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Mark's Budget Travel Blog June 2006 Archive

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

Shopping for Airports

Friday June 30, 2006
Did you know that you can save a lot of money on airfares by getting out your car keys and doing some driving? For reasons no one understands, nearby airports ... Read More

A Great Free Tour of Harvard

Friday June 30, 2006
Are you going to be in the Boston area this summer? If so, take the "T" (Boston lingo for the subway train) red line to Harvard Square and look for ... Read More

Paris on a Budget

Friday June 30, 2006
Paris in the summer can be chaotic, but for many of us, it's the only time available for a visit. It's the dream of many would-be world travelers. Here are ... Read More

Top 5 Carry-ons for Budget Travel

Sunday June 25, 2006
Updated article: You might wind up with more than sore muscles and a bad back if you lug too much baggage. It's a fact: People with lighter loads often get ... Read More

The Trip Must Go On: Buy a Little Insurance

Sunday June 25, 2006
You look forward to shopping for bargains in faraway places, but what if your trip must be canceled? Interrupting or canceling a trip isn't just disappointing -- it's expensive. Many ... Read More

Airfare Price-Fixing Investigation Underway

Friday June 23, 2006
The Associated Press reports British Airways is under investigation for alleged price-fixing. In a brief statement the airline acknowledges both the U.S. Justice Department and the British Office of Fair ... Read More

Florence on a Budget

Sunday June 18, 2006
New article: For centuries, the ordinary would not suffice in Florence. Look at the exterior walls of the city's cathedral (Duomo) and then breathe in the artistry that surrounds you. ... Read More

Five Chances to Save on Food when Traveling

Sunday June 18, 2006
Worried about airfares and hotel rates? Many times, food costs are bigger budget killers. Here are some strategies for keeping those bills in check without sacrificing nutrition or culinary adventure. ... Read More

Majors Boost First Class Airfares

Friday June 16, 2006
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Delta and other major airlines are willing to gamble that you will pay an extra $100 per roundtrip ticket in first class and business class. ... Read More

Five Chances at a Low Airfare

Sunday June 11, 2006
Chances are good that the person sitting next to you on this flight paid a different price than you booked. Airfares are purchased under a variety of circumstances. Here are ... Read More

Powerful Packing

Sunday June 11, 2006
This Paris Metro car is packed. Do you want to board it with two or three bulky bags in tow? Cheap airfares, thrifty hotels and many other budget travel musts ... Read More

Weekend Escapes

Friday June 9, 2006
Wouldn't you love to get away for a weekend? We won't conduct a Forum poll on that question. Virtually everyone visiting a travel Web site would answer in the affirmative. ... Read More

Five Internet Tools for Tracking Low Airfares

Sunday June 4, 2006
New article: Few people have the time to patiently monitor airfares. Fortunately, there are Internet tools that allow you to do so with minimal effort. Using a combination of these ... Read More

Orlando on a Budget

Sunday June 4, 2006
With the close of another school year, the summer migration of families to Greater Orlando is about to begin anew. If you plan to visit Central Florida, read up on ... Read More

Gasoline Rebates for Bed and Breakfast Guests

Thursday June 1, 2006
BedandBreakfast.com offers a list of inns offering gasoline rebates to summer customers. It's the third consecutive year for this promotion. As I've said previously, I'm not sure these rebates will ... Read More
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