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If you pick up a copy of “Make your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler’s Guide to Getting More for Less” in a bookshop or on amazon.com, you might be scratching your head on what a Contrarian actually is. The Wilkipedia definition is a person who attempts to “profit by investing in a manner that differs from conventional wisdom.” The author distinguishes the book by focusing on how to take advantage of deals by having a different tourist mentality. He doesn’t focus on a specific demographic; it doesn’t matter if you are a student backpacking through Europe or a wealthy executive or if it’s one of your vacations or whether your passport is a rainbow of stamps. Something will apply to you. The author has gained his wisdom from spending 3 yearlong trips traveling throughout the world and he also has 12 credible travel writers that add sidebars on cost saving strategies. His use of personal anecdotes adds charm and humor to the book. If you are a veteran traveler, some of his suggestions might come off as obvious to you, such as join a frequent flier program, travel off season, or visit foreign countries where the USD will let you live like royalty; however novice travelers will gain some knowledge. Even if you are the most seasoned traveler, picking up 2 or 3 tips can save you more than enough to pay for the book.

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