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Mark's Budget Travel Blog September 2006 Archive

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

Las Vegas on a Budget

Sunday September 24, 2006
If you need evidence that the house usually wins, just look around larger-than-life Las Vegas, where incredible wealth piles up one player at a time. You'll find no advice here ... Read More

Finding Realistic Airfares

Sunday September 24, 2006
It's easy to find information about airfare deals. But are travelers actually paying those low prices? It's time to cut away the hype and find out what your next trip ... Read More

Budget Wi-Fi on the Road

Sunday September 24, 2006
Laptops are right up there with a change of clothes and airline tickets on the list of essentials for many travelers. Do you experience frustration when trying to access the ... Read More

Special Offers from the Airlines

Sunday September 17, 2006
Sometimes the best airfare deals are offered not by flashy travel Web sites, but by the airlines directly. Organized by continent, this is a list of some very good special ... Read More

Book Review: How to Travel Practically Anywhere

Sunday September 17, 2006
I know a number of married couples who love to travel. That does not mean both husband and wife love planning for a trip. Often, one will consider that work ... Read More

Denver on a Budget

Sunday September 17, 2006
Many people plan Colorado trips for ski season or as a summer tour of national parks--both fine ideas, by the way. Fewer travelers think about how beautiful it can be ... Read More

Top 10 Budget Tips for Planning Your First Trip to Europe

Sunday September 10, 2006
Sadly, many people who could afford a European vacation never make the trip. They think it's just too expensive. At full price, they are probably correct, but you don't have ... Read More

Shopping for Airports

Sunday September 10, 2006
You're familiar with fare shopping, but did you know shopping for airports might be more important? Sometimes, the lowest possible fare at the most convenient airport is twice as much ... Read More

Signs of a Possible Travel Scam

Sunday September 10, 2006
It's a sad fact that many of the most successful and costly scams come at the expense of travelers. Criminals know you are shopping for bargain travel and that you ... Read More

Changing Places

Sunday September 3, 2006
Twice a year, cruise lines reposition many of their ships. What does that mean? Why should you care? Repositioning takes a cruise ship from one part of the world (let's ... Read More

Five Chances to Save on Food when Traveling

Sunday September 3, 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

Check Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices by Zip Code

Friday September 1, 2006
The latest in a series of Internet gas-pricing tools is brought to you by Motortrend Magazine. Just enter your zip code and you'll get a list of gas prices in ... Read More
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