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Mark's Budget Travel Blog August 2005 Archive

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

Is Duty Free a Good Deal?

Sunday August 28, 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

Weekend Escape Strategies

Sunday August 28, 2005
Does the thought of running away some weekend this Fall appeal to you? If so, here are some ideas for finding affordable hotels, parking, transportation and entertainment. If not, ... Read More

Rome on a Budget

Sunday August 28, 2005
Another in our series of short, to-the-point guides for visiting great world cities. Rome offers plenty of ways to pay top euro for things that won't really enhance your experience. ... Read More

Perplexed at the Pump

Sunday August 21, 2005
Updated article: We've been perplexed before -- remember when gas hit $1 USD/gallon for the first time? How about $2? Now, some drivers are going into Labor Day with the ... Read More

Skyline Splendor

Sunday August 21, 2005
You won't find much budget relief at the pumps this Labor Day weekend. But aside from fuel costs, are there still good bargains available on the road? How about $10 ... Read More

Save on Short-Notice Flights

Sunday August 21, 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

Are You Mismanaging Miles?

Sunday August 14, 2005
Most of us think Frequent Flier programs are an automatic "win" for consumers. Think again: many travelers hand the advantage right back to the airlines! Here are some ways you ... Read More

Addicted to Priceline

Sunday August 14, 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

Around the World in About $1300

Sunday August 14, 2005
You might not be interested in making an around the world trip, but learning how others do it on discount tickets might apply to your next itinerary.

My Summer Vacation with easyJet

Sunday August 7, 2005
New article: The growth in budget airline choices is one of the most exciting travel developments of the past decade. But some travelers say the discounts require too much ... Read More

Breaking the Hotel Habit

Sunday August 7, 2005
The idea of driving a recreational vehicle might have less appeal now that gasoline is at record high prices in many places. But the importance of fuel prices diminishes with ... Read More

Find a Frugal Travel Agent

Sunday August 7, 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.
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