With gasoline at more than $3 USD/gallon, we decided to conduct an experiment with the family vacation: Turn in the car keys and grab some train tickets. A combination of ... Read More

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! Do you know when to ... Read More

We're less than three weeks from the start of Oktoberfest in Munich. Despite the name, most of the celebration takes place in September. Many people will sample the celebration ... Read More

If you surveyed the passengers at your gate, you would find they all paid different prices for the same trip. Question: Would those totals be higher or lower than your ... Read More

Do you assume a budget room is going to be nasty and dirty? Such an assumption could cost you. Travelers who follow the "rules" sometimes cheat themselves. That's because many ... Read More

Now that the summer vacation season is nearly finished, you might want to start thinking about a nice fall getaway. Can you afford it? Check out these suggestions for a ... Read More

Updated article: Perhaps you've had the experience of finding a very nice airfare on the Internet, only to see it jump before your very eyes as you proceed with booking. ... Read More

The league-leading Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees venture into Boston this week for a combined eight games at Fenway Park against the Red Sox. Tickets will be tough ... Read More

We saw a return of long security lines and canceled flights across Europe and even parts of North America this week. Our best budget travel strategies for packing involve carry-on ... Read More

Updated article: School bells ring this week for my children, and it seems classrooms across North America are opening their doors earlier in August each year. When class starts, ... Read More

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 sacrifice. Here's an ... Read More

As of today, the minimum regular price for a one-day admission to Walt Disney World in Florida is $67 USD. That's a $4 increase, and it's $17 more than just ... Read More