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Sleeping in AirportsSome people do it out of necessity. But did you know there are frugal travelers who purposely rig their schedules so they can spend the night in an airport? Here's why they do it and how they manage to make it work.11:49 PM # Airport Parking on a BudgetYou pull into the airport, bragging to your friends about they great airfare you booked. If you're not careful, parking fees will eat up some of your savings. Here are a few ways to minimize or eliminate those ugly costs from your travel budget.11:38 PM # Scam AlertIt's sad but true: scamming travelers with bogus offers has become a growth industry. There are a few "red flags" you should recognize as the crooks work on you. Read up on them here and avoid becoming the next victim.11:32 PM # Find a Courier FlightIf you can leave at the last-minute and you're willing to give up checking luggage, you could be on the way to a great deal! Become an air courier and catch a deeply discounted international flight. Check in here for the opportunities available.05:33 PM # Hotel LinksSome budget travelers are looking for rooms that are basically hostels, while others simply want discounts on "expense account" rooms. At both extremes, and in the middle, you'll find links here that will help you plan for savings.05:29 PM # Paris on a BudgetNew article! This is not really a story about what to see and do in Paris. It is an attempt at getting you around this popular city without destroying your budget. Check in here for insider tips on saving euros in one of the world's great cities.05:25 PM # Work/Study AbroadThis is the time of year when thousands of students around the world begin thinking about summer. For many, there will be opportunities to travel, earn, and learn! Here are some Internet destinations to get you started.03:17 PM # Planning Your TripNeed help working out an itinerary for that next journey? Here is destination help for the world's top air destinations. You'll find helpful links to discount flights, dining, lodging, transportation, and even entertainment.03:14 PM # Discounted Disney WorldDisney World offers a Summer Dream Maker deal for people willing to spend three or more nights at a resort hotel. Benefits include the lodging and a "hopper" ticket allowing entry to all the theme parks from $357 USD per adult double occupancy. Must be booked by April 17.04:36 PM # Save on Short-Notice FlightsNew article! Everyone knows you must book flights well in advance to get the best deals. But what happens when you must travel at the last-minute? Here are some tips for taking those trips at the lowest possible price.05:06 PM # Budget Travel 101Registration is underway for our budget travel email course. Sign up today and spend the next two months reading about a new money-saving strategy each week!06:24 PM # Perplexed at the Pump
Analysts are saying most of the United States could be paying $2.30 USD/gallon for gas by summer travel season. Prices already are that high in some parts of the country. Here's a look at what you can do to protect your budget from these soaring prices.
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