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Mark's Budget Travel Blog December 2004 Archive

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

Fourth Annual Budget Travel Resolutions

Sunday December 26, 2004
New article: A tradition here each year is the offering of some budget travel resolutions for you to consider. In 2005, how about giving at least one of ... Read More

Las Vegas on a Budget

Sunday December 26, 2004
Bound for Vegas during the holidays? We can't bring you any luck at the slots, but we do have a money-saving profile of America's Glitz Capital that should make your ... Read More

Homestays for Savings

Sunday December 26, 2004
Fed up with hotel bills? Consider finding trustworthy people willing to swap their house with yours for a month. People who "house swap" say they discover ways to get close ... Read More

Top Five Carry-Ons

Monday December 20, 2004
When you're tracking down travel deals, mobility is a powerful ally. If the hotel is asking too much for that room, you're prepared to depart without discomfort. In these days ... Read More

Five Chances at a Bargain Cruise

Monday December 20, 2004
Winter is a great time to book a bargain cruise, but do you know where to find one? Here are five ways to get the job done.

Bump Me, Please!

Monday December 20, 2004
Airlines overbook to avoid empty seats. But when everyone shows up at the gate, they find themselves with the awkward task of "bumping" a paying customer from the flight. Budget ... Read More

Top Budget Travel Gifts

Sunday December 12, 2004
New article: Still searching for a gift that will thrill? Travel products rarely disappoint those of us who suffer from wanderlust...but what are the best values? Here ... Read More

Find a Frugal Travel Agent

Sunday December 12, 2004
Save time and trouble as well as money. Here are eight tips that should get you started on the right path to a partner with ideas for big savings.

No Mints on Your Pillow

Sunday December 12, 2004
We're getting to the time of year when savvy travelers begin picking out cheap, off-season airfares to Europe. But hotel prices can cut into the savings. Here are a few ... Read More

Post Your Suggestions for Special Travelers

Sunday December 5, 2004
I received an email recently from two travelers who describe themselves as "severely disabled." Both are confined to wheelchairs and need a third attendant to travel with them. ... Read More

Airport Parking on a Budget

Sunday December 5, 2004
If you'll be flying this holiday season, I'm willing to bet there isn't another travel expense that brings less seasonal joy than parking fees. Here are some ways to ... Read More

Five Winter Travel Bargains

Sunday December 5, 2004
Don't limit your winter travel to ski trips and tropical resorts. There are other places to see for a fraction of their warm-weather costs. Keep an open mind and check ... Read More
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