Friday, May 22
3:00 PM UTC

Intro to Booking Vacation Stays Online

Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez

Date and Time

Friday, May 22
3:00 PM UTC
Remind MeZoom LinkMeeting ID: 840 7432 0019Call-in by phone: 1-888-788-0099

Class Description

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Do you love to travel but miss the comforts of home when you’re away? Thanks to a variety of websites and apps, you can find your perfect home away from home almost anywhere in the world! This lecture introduces popular vacation rental sites, their common features, and how to find great deals. Additionally, you’ll learn how to choose your vacation rental wisely and stay safe while traveling. Need to travel on a budget? We’ll also discuss alternatives to rentals, such as online platforms for home exchanges and housesitting!

Resources

Introduction to Booking Vacation Stays Online handout 2.7.23Download here
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Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez

With a background in communications, Johnny worked in television production and print journalism fields until he made “the best career change” to become a Technology Trainer for Senior Planet in 2019. A retired musician of 30+ years, Johnny is also passionate about music and feels that drumming has kept him young at heart and healthy all around. Johnny combines his passions for technology education and music at Senior Planet. You can find him teaching Drum Circle and many technology lectures and demos online! 

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