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Mark's Budget Travel Blog September 2004 Archive

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

Air Travel Basics 101

Monday September 27, 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.

Revealing Priceline Secrets

Monday September 27, 2004
Priceline doesn't tell you which bids are winners, but many travelers are now posting that information on Web sites you should visit.

Planning Your Trip to Popular Spots

Monday September 27, 2004
Here are links to save you money in the world's most popular destinations. Areas are selected by number of air passengers arriving in their airport(s) during the previous calendar year.

Frequent Flier Fears

Sunday September 19, 2004
New article: Have you been reading all the gloom and doom about the airlines recently? Here are some options to consider with respect to your frequent flier miles ... Read More

Top Picks

Sunday September 19, 2004
Guidebook authors would be the first to tell you that they cannot keep current on all the latest food, lodging, and entertainment bargains. But they can tell you about well-established ... Read More

Five Chances at a Bargain Cruise

Sunday September 19, 2004
Autumn is a great time to shop for cruises. Do you know where to find the best deals? Here are five techniques to get your shopping pointed in ... Read More

Changing Places

Sunday September 12, 2004
Did you know cruise lines have to "reposition" many of their ships twice a year? After a summer of cruising Scandinavia, they've got to get to the Caribbean for the ... Read More

Sleeping in Airports

Sunday September 12, 2004
Would you sleep in an airport? The stranded have no choice, but some very frugal travelers actually choose to bed down here with help from the Internet.

Before You Get an Air Miles Credit Card

Sunday September 12, 2004
View our picks for the best airline mileage cards and the top bank offerings. Find out why some budget travelers would do well to avoid both of them.

Autumn Airline Deals 2004

Friday September 3, 2004
Looking for the best deals on autumn travel? This fall, more than ever, it pays to concentrate your search on the airline Web sites, where incentives abound.

Four Tips for Budget Weekend Getaways

Friday September 3, 2004
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 having fun at ... Read More

Powerful Packing

Friday September 3, 2004
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
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