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Mark's Budget Travel Blog July 2006 Archive

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

Take a Free Ride

Sunday July 30, 2006
How would you like hit the road in Europe AND buy a new car in 2006? For years, European automakers have offered attractive enticements to American consumers that include free ... Read More

Ten Steps to Better Fuel Economy

Sunday July 30, 2006
Oil prices fell a bit late last week, but many analysts attribute the drop to profit-taking. There's plenty of profit to take these days, but many at the pumps are ... Read More

Is Duty Free a Good Deal?

Sunday July 30, 2006
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

Budget Travel Library

Sunday July 23, 2006
New: Guidebooks are great money-savers that locate things quickly and prioritize your precious travel time. But don't overlook other travel books that offer advice on everything from frequent flier miles ... Read More

Orlando on a Budget

Sunday July 23, 2006
On the way to Orlando? Family vacations are in full-swing, and Orlando is among the world's favorite destinations when it's time to get away with the kids. As with all ... Read More

Save on Short Notice Flights

Sunday July 23, 2006
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

Las Vegas on a Budget

Sunday July 16, 2006
My best budget tip for Las Vegas is simple: the House usually wins. You can probably see that I'm not exactly a gaming proponent, but if you're looking for a ... Read More

Ten Expensive Cities You Think You Can't Afford

Saturday July 15, 2006
It's wise to include less expensive locales in your budget travel itinerary. It is not wise to exclude expensive cities and deprive yourself of their many benefits. Here are 10 ... Read More

More Air Miles Recommendations

Saturday July 15, 2006
You might want to check out a new Web site that claims to rate air miles cards according to return on dollars purchased. The information at milecards.com started as a ... Read More

Finding a Budget New York Hotel Room

Sunday July 9, 2006
New article: The average price of a Manhattan hotel room scares away many a prospective visitor. But it is possible to take a bite from the Big Apple, stay in ... Read More

Sleeping in Airports

Friday July 7, 2006
It's certainly not something anyone can recommend with confidence for all situations. It is frought with potential security problems and it could be against the rules. But all of these ... Read More

Washington DC on a Budget

Friday July 7, 2006
The recent heavy rains that inundated Greater Washington have subsided for now. You won't need wading boots to join the school groups, interns and families who descend on the nation's ... Read More
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