Travel Better for Less Tip #1: Trade Your Opinion for Hotel Rooms, Meals...

Dear Reader,

In tough economic times, it can be hard to justify splurging on a vacation. But I don’t think you should miss out.

Like you, we love to travel… and we LOVE to save money. So, in lieu of our regularly scheduled e-letters this week, we’re going to show you how, through this downturn, you can still travel in luxury without dipping into your savings.

Starting today, with…

TRAVEL BETTER FOR LESS TIP #1: FREE ROOMS, STEAKS, DVD RENTALS, AND MORE

Get free travel stuff for your next vacation by participating in online surveys at e-Rewards.com.

eRewards.com quickly earns you dollar credits that you can redeem for free hotel stays through Hilton HHonors and Holiday Inn’s Priority Club.

Or, if you prefer, get free Blockbuster movie rentals, free Omaha steaks and burgers, a free subscription to the Zagat guide, or free bonus miles on Northwest Airlines.

You can also receive free gift cards at Borders bookstores and Macy’s department stores, as well as big discounts offered by Pizza Hut, Zale’s, and Neiman Marcus, with values up to $165.

Surveys range across a variety of topics, from health and fitness to home and business. And they take only minutes to fill out.

There is one small catch, though: the only way to join e-Rewards is by invitation. So here’s a tip…

Sign up for a free rewards program, like Hilton’s HHonors, and request an invitation through the Hilton, using it as your sponsor.

[Editor’s Note: Learn more about opportunities to profit from your travels (and even from your own home) in our free online newsletter The Right Way to Travel.]