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Mark's Budget Travel Blog November 2006 Archive

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

Top 10 Free Things to do in Europe

Sunday November 26, 2006
Everyone complains about how expensive Europe can be for a budget traveler, but did you know some of the most famous and rewarding attractions do not require an admission charge? ... Read More

Save on Short Notice Flights

Sunday November 26, 2006
As we enter holiday travel, perhaps you're making plans to visit family or a long-anticipated destination. But what happens when you can't make long-range plans? When you must travel on ... Read More

Eight Tips for Holiday Budget Travel

Thursday November 23, 2006
Thanksgiving Day signals the traditional start of the holiday buying season, but it has status as a travel milestone, too. Many of us are on the road or making plans ... Read More

Faulty Fares: Cash in on Cheap Travel Offered by Mistake

Sunday November 19, 2006
Would you fly roundtrip from North America to Hawaii for $167? Of course you would! Such offers are extremely rare, but they pop up on the World Wide Web and ... Read More

Travel Gifts for Every Budget

Sunday November 19, 2006
You know the retail monster is hungry when holiday shopping ads on television precede Halloween. I actually saw a number of them in late October this year. That's the earliest ... Read More

Poll: Thanksgiving Week not the Busiest Travel Time

Sunday November 19, 2006
American Express polled 402 of its travel agents recently to find patterns in plans for the upcoming holiday travel season. About two-thirds of those responding said the week between Christmas ... Read More

Book Review: Make your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune

Sunday November 12, 2006
Many travelers make simple mistakes that can double the cost of their trips and greatly detract from the enjoyment of their journeys at the same time. In his new book, ... Read More

Stay in Belize for Free

Sunday November 12, 2006
Geography pop-quiz: Where is Belize? Many budget travelers can answer that one quickly, because they know it offers some fine adventure travel without a great deal of expense. Belize is ... Read More

Five Chances to Save on Food when Traveling

Sunday November 12, 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

Duty-Free Purchases Could Be Confiscated

Monday November 6, 2006
Effective today, passengers traveling to airports within the European Union could be in for an unpleasant surprise. According to a news release from the Pacific Asia Travel Association, "passengers ... Read More

Budget Ski Deals

Sunday November 5, 2006
Ski deals come packaged by season, because there are really several "seasons" within the time the resorts are open. Choose your time and location with help from these links for ... Read More

Los Angeles on a Budget

Sunday November 5, 2006
Los Angeles is a place where your budget can take an unpleasant turn. That bargain hotel room might be 50 miles and two hours from your intended destination. But there ... Read More

Eight Tips for Holiday Budget Travel

Saturday November 4, 2006
It's not too late to plan a holiday getaway for late November, December or New Year's Eve. Early word is that such trips will be more frequent this season, so ... Read More
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