Would you expect to pay $48/night to stay on Michigan Avenue in Chicago? How about $70/night for a room in one of Europe's premier hotels? Read about my successes--and ... Read More

Hardly a day goes by without receiving at least one email that proclaims I have been chosen to receive a luxury hotel vacation deal. Sound familiar? Travel scams are near ... Read More

Can you afford both a new car and a trip to Europe in the same year? Your answer might change if the manufacturer will let you break in the new ... Read More

Guidebooks help you replace impulse buying with planned convenience and savings. You find the best bargains and sights because they're described and addressed in the book. Notice "book" is not ... Read More

New article! More Americans are taking shorter trips that don't involve air travel. If you're planning a long weekend away, here are a few tips for saving money and ... Read More

If you're like me, it's countdown time. The new college football season starts this coming weekend, and American Airlines has set up a page where they promise to offer special ... Read More

I have a friend and former business colleague named John Sanders who chucked the work-a-day routine to travel around the world on a budget. That was more than eight months ... Read More

Check out six pages of budget travel tips for getting there, getting around, accommodations, dining and entertainment. It can be an expensive city, but there are plenty of bargains ... Read More

Renting a car in Great Britain? Keith Naylor says his Web site offers "discount all inclusive car hire rates worldwide." We never endorse any service, but you might like to ... Read More

New article! If you're looking for a getaway as the summer crowds begin to thin, here are a few opportunities that will leave your budget intact as your spirits ... Read More

Ever dreamed of spending the night in a castle? Did you know Italian convents rent out rooms for a fraction of what less-comfortable hotels charge? Check out some downright unconventional ... Read More

Soon I will have four years in as your About Budget Travel Guide. In that time, I've written a lot of articles that are "evergreen." By that, I mean they ... Read More

Cheap airfares, thrifty hotels and many other budget travel musts hinge on your mobility. You'll be leaving the hotel that charges too much. You'll be taking trains instead of cabs--but ... Read More

United is offering Hawaii Fall Fares from select mainland destinations. Travel between August 27 and December 14 with 30-day advance purchase. Sample one-way fares based on roundtrip purchase: Seattle-Kona ... Read More