Success Stories—Readers Respond Archives

The System, Answered by The Penny Pincher on February 02, 2006
I work at Walt Disney World in Cinderella’s Castle. We are expected to give great service every time. Too many "guests" want something for nothing. It is very unfair. Many of our management believe that the squeaky wheel gets the... [Read on]

A Wonderful Book, Answered by The Penny Pincher on October 20, 2005
Good day, Mr. Widzer. I am Dr. Stanislav Moline. First of all thank you for writing wonderful book, "The Penny Pincher's Passport to Luxury Travel." Your advice has helped my family to enjoy travel. I am writing today to express... [Read on]

Thanks for the Articles, Answered by The Penny Pincher on August 15, 2005
Dear Mr. Widzer, I just love reading your column! Although I am not a very frequent traveler, I just smile when I read your columns because I can instantly remember an experience that proves you know the travel industry. I... [Read on]

Changed my Outlook on Travel, Answered by The Penny Pincher on June 18, 2005
Mr. Widzer, I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that your Passport to Luxury Travel book has completely changed my outlook on travel. Thanks to your advice, I will be earning Platinum level status in just... [Read on]

The Right Start, Answered by The Penny Pincher on May 30, 2005
Hi Joel! I just discovered you and your column, "Five Contrarian Travel Tactics" for MSNBC, and I appreciate your travel savvy. I am going to be traveling more and more these days and I realize I need a strategy. I... [Read on]

Making Sense, Answered by The Penny Pincher on May 28, 2005
Hi Mr. Widzer, I am currently reading your new edition of The Penny Pincher’s Passport to Luxury Travel and am enjoying it greatly. My husband and I love to travel, but with four children ages 10 and under we don’t... [Read on]

Helpful Tips, Answered by The Penny Pincher on May 28, 2005
Hello Joel, Thanks for many good tips on this site. Bard... [Read on]

Loyal Success, Answered by The Penny Pincher on May 28, 2005
Joel, I appreciate your response and advice. I do understand that normally it would not be desirable to spend the cost of a paid first or upper class ticket, but the overriding lesson that I derive from your book is... [Read on]

No Going Back To Coach, Answered by The Penny Pincher on July 11, 2004
Dear Joel, I enjoyed the book and saw your TV appearance (I was watching it while making travel arrangements). So I’m writing to tell you that after getting bumped to business class in Air France in Paris last year there's... [Read on]

A Great Start, Answered by The Penny Pincher on April 30, 2004
Dear Joel, First of all my compliments for an excellent book, just finished reading it and it's great. As a matter of fact there only seemed to be two copies left in the entire Greater London, at least according to... [Read on]

98% First Class, Answered by The Penny Pincher on April 23, 2004
Dear Joel, I have recommended your book to about 100 people, and actually given it to at least 30 (like this lady below). I was already doing 95% of what you suggested regarding travel so you just affirmed what I... [Read on]

Getting the Upgrade, Answered by The Penny Pincher on April 06, 2004
Dear Joel, Just thought I would let you know that I received a free upgrade from Amsterdam to New York. I just went up to the lady at the gate after I saw someone else receive an upgrade and I... [Read on]

Upgrade Commitment, Answered by The Penny Pincher on April 06, 2004
Dear Joel, Thank you so much for your advice. I just returned from my trip to London and wanted to give you an update. It seemed that all of my calls and emails to American were falling on deaf ears.... [Read on]