Passage 4

　　Travel tips that are no longer true

　　We all love an inside trip, but some of the classic tips for travelers no longer hold true. ___36___

　　1. Book a plane ticket far in advance to save money.

　　This myth may have been true back in the 1960s, when flights were less common than they are today. Back then, the demand for a flight would naturally increase as the date approached, there being few other options.

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　　According to recent studies, the best time to buy a domestic ticket was between six and seven weeks before.

　　2.

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　　Don’t ignore the benefits of going straight to the hotel to negotiate (商谈) a good deal on a room. Many hotel chains offer rate guarantees and encourage customers to book directly. Hotels also frequently have discounts or some offers that third-party websites don’t know. Apart from this, hotels give the upgrades, not the booking agents.

　　3. Avoid street food.

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　　If this means standing up at a cheap street stall (摊位), then follow the crowd. Don’t sit down at a restaurant and spend four times more, on the simple assumption that it’s the only safe option. Can you see what’s going on in the kitchen?

　　4. Carry your money in a special pocket or pouch.

　　This is the fastest way to stand out from locals — who will have their money in a wallet or purse. Only take what you need when you leave your hotel room.

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