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Mark's Budget Travel Blog June 2005 Archive

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

Shopping for Airports

Tuesday June 28, 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

Breaking the Hotel Habit

Tuesday June 28, 2005
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

Detroit on a Budget

Sunday June 26, 2005
New Article: Detroit just hosted quite a few NBA playoff games, and although they lost the championship to San Antonio, there are a few consolations for the Motor City. The ... Read More

Off Season Take Offs

Sunday June 26, 2005
As we enter the heights of the summer season in most places, you might be thinking beyond the next few weeks to fall and winter. There are places where the ... Read More

Frequent Flier Fears

Sunday June 26, 2005
Amid all the talk about $60 a barrel oil and rising airfares, what does the economic health of the industry hold for frequent fliers? Here are some options to consider ... Read More

Addicted to Priceline

Sunday June 19, 2005
It's not for everyone, but 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 ... Read More

Save on Short Notice Flights

Sunday June 19, 2005
Virtually 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 ... Read More

Scam Alert

Sunday June 19, 2005
Travelers can be scammed at any time of year, but summer is often open season for willing victims. Don't be among the thousands who will try to save money with ... Read More

Fuel Rebates for Budget Travelers

Sunday June 12, 2005
New article: Gasoline prices are on the rise in most places this week. Last year at this time, we called attention to eight places offering gasoline rebates to summer travelers ... Read More

Sleeping in Airports

Sunday June 12, 2005
Some 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 ... Read More

Do You Need Travel Insurance?

Sunday June 12, 2005
So many budget travel products are non-refundable: the best airline and cruise deals usually come with few options if you can't actually make the trip. For the bigger expenditures, you ... Read More

Airfare Bargain Basics

Sunday June 5, 2005
This popular page links you to practical information about saving money on airfares. How many of these things have you already tried?

Is Duty Free a Good Deal?

Sunday June 5, 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

New York on a Budget

Sunday June 5, 2005
Heading for the Big Apple this summer? If so, here is a primer for finding affordable New York City. From getting there and getting around to accommodations, dining and things ... Read More
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