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Mark's Budget Travel Blog April 2004 Archive

By Mark Kahler, About.com Guide to Budget Travel since 1999

Air Travel Basics 101

Monday April 26, 2004
There is more than one way to find a low airfare. Here are six tried-and-true methods for finding a low price on that next ticket.

Before You Buy a Guidebook

Monday April 26, 2004
There are scores of budget travel guidebook titles out there--which one is right for you? Here is an attempt to help answer that question. If you answer it correctly, you'll ... Read More

Changing Places

Monday April 26, 2004
Did you know cruise lines have to "reposition" many of their ships twice a year? After a winter of cruising the Caribbean, they've got to get to Scandinavia for the ... Read More

Protecting Your Investment

Sunday April 18, 2004
Travel is a business--some people get taken for more than one ride. Learn from the mistakes of others and save money in doing so.

Addicted to Priceline

Sunday April 18, 2004
Once you get a good hotel deal on Priceline, you might never go back to conventional bookings. The key is using their own rules to your advantage. Here's how to ... Read More

Chicago on a Budget

Sunday April 18, 2004
New article! This is not really a story about what to see and do in Chicago. It is an attempt at getting you around this popular city without destroying ... Read More

Save Money Overnight on the Train

Monday April 12, 2004
Does your travel budget need some hotel relief? Sleeping on the way to your next destination saves valuable time and money. Included here: types of accommodations, pros and cons, and ... Read More

Bump Me, Please!

Monday April 12, 2004
Is getting bumped from a flight enough to make you angry? You might calm down a bit and consider volunteering to be bumped! Read about how such an offer ... Read More

Bidding for your Business

Monday April 12, 2004
The newest convenience of the Internet: You enter the time and place you want to go, and travel companies compete for your business. Cruise lines are among the first to ... Read More

Breaking the Hotel Habit

Sunday April 4, 2004
Thousands of new travelers are discovering the budget benefits of trading hotel keys for RV or trailer keys. Should you be among them? RV travel is not for everyone, but ... Read More

The Trip Must Go On: Buy a Little Insurance

Sunday April 4, 2004
New article! You don't want to think about tragedy cutting short a vacation or perhaps canceling it altogether. But if it happens, will you have enough money to pay ... Read More

Budget Basics 101 - Budget Travel

Sunday April 4, 2004
Before you go on a budget trip, read up on strategy! These articles are designed to help you plan the best low-cost vacation or business trip possible. Here are ... Read More
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