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Mark's Budget Travel Blog March 2005 Archive

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

Air Travel Basics

Sunday March 27, 2005
Why should you be willing to drive an hour or two to another airport? Where is the most likely place to find a good price on airline tickets? Start reading, ... Read More

Find a Frugal Travel Agent

Sunday March 27, 2005
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.

Duty Free: Good?

Sunday March 27, 2005
You're walking through the airport, and there is a duty free store every few hundred yards. Should the budget traveler set aside money for these opportunities? Finding an answer to ... Read More

Wi-Fi on the Road

Sunday March 20, 2005
New article: Innkeepers know their customers love to have in-room Internet connections and even wireless fidelity (wi-fi) services. But how much will you be paying for the privilege? Travelers ... Read More

Bump Me, Please

Sunday March 20, 2005
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. Find ... Read More

Chicago on a Budget

Sunday March 20, 2005
Thousands of basketball fans will descend on the Windy City this week for an important NCAA regional. But Chicago is also a favored destination of business and leisure travelers. ... Read More

Changing Places

Sunday March 13, 2005
Every spring, cruise lines must move their ships to more profitable waters. These long, often trans-oceanic cruises are expensive but necessary. Budget travelers know what is expensive for ... Read More

Europe's Cheap Airfares

Sunday March 13, 2005
Not that long ago, only a very naive novice traveler (or a very wealthy one) would ask about travel between European cities by air. Now, it's a very legitimate question: ... Read More

Paris on a Budget

Sunday March 13, 2005
You've read the guidebooks and the columns in the travel section. Now, take a look at some practical tips for saving money in Paris. As with most popular cities, ... Read More

Ten Late Season Ski Deals

Sunday March 6, 2005
New Article: Don't rush to put away your ski gear just because the season is winding down. This is the time of year when bargains abound on the slopes. ... Read More

Shopping for Airports

Sunday March 6, 2005
If you're willing to do a little driving prior to flying, it's possible to save hundreds of dollars on your trip. Don't ask why. Don't try to make sense of ... Read More

Cruising for $100 a Day

Sunday March 6, 2005
Some people love all-inclusive vacations because they're convenient, but they're not always a good deal. Enter the bargain cruise, which can offer both ease and economy.
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