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Mark's Budget Travel Blog December 2006 Archive

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

Airline Web Sites with Last-Minute Deals

Saturday December 30, 2006
If your new year will begin with some trip planning, consider starting your search on the airline Web pages offering the best deals. Search engines don't always include these deals, ... Read More

Brazil to Ban Overbooking

Saturday December 30, 2006
According to Reuters, the Brazilian government is fed up with airline overbooking and wants it stopped. Reuters reports thousands of travelers were stranded in Brazil during the holiday season because ... Read More

Book Review: Good Deals over 50

Friday December 29, 2006
Seniors will be among the fastest growing segments of the budget traveler population in 2007. Travel providers are well aware of the buying power in the over-50 crowd, and they ... Read More

New York on a Budget

Saturday December 23, 2006
If your holiday travel plans include the Big Apple, be aware that this time of year--especially New Year's Eve--can be crowded and expensive. Here are five pages of tips for ... Read More

Eight Tips for Holiday Budget Travel

Saturday December 23, 2006
Holiday travel can be exhausting and bewildering. Whether it's jetlag or a missed connection, these are some of the busiest and most trying days of the travel year. Here are ... Read More

Trade your guidebook for an iPod?

Saturday December 23, 2006
Guidebooks can be handy money-savers on a budget trip, but so too can your everyday iPod, according to iJourneys Tours, a company that specializes in travel information for Europe-bound travelers. ... Read More

Budget Travel Resolutions for 2007

Sunday December 17, 2006
If finding affordable travel is like making good decisions in chess, many of us need help making that first move. As a new match begins at the start of 2007, ... Read More

Airport Parking on a Budget

Saturday December 16, 2006
As you head for the airport this week, I'll bet you've given a lot of thought to gift-giving, discount airfares and some time away from work. It's not as likely ... Read More

Los Angeles Tops Holiday Destination Survey

Saturday December 16, 2006
As a budget traveler, it never hurts to know where people are going in large numbers. Discounts often follow the crowd. According to American Express Travel, the holiday champion is ... Read More

Top Budget Travel Trends of 2006

Sunday December 10, 2006
It has been another remarkable year in the travel industry. Budget travelers are well-advised to watch the trends, because they often point to bargains. They also tell us which of ... Read More

Step-by-Step: Finding a Cheap Airfare

Saturday December 9, 2006
Click here to see a ten-step process for finding the best airfare for your trip. You probably already know how to search for fares on the Internet, but there are ... Read More

Finding a Budget New York Hotel Room

Saturday December 9, 2006
This time of year, finding a vacant room in Manhattan is very difficult; Finding an affordable room is even tougher. Shop for holiday hotel specials and realize they're still more ... Read More

Dallas-Fort Worth on a Budget

Sunday December 3, 2006
One of the busiest destinations in the U.S. is Dallas-Fort Worth, home to some of the largest banks, shopping centers and sports facilities in the world. If your travel plans ... Read More

Budget Wi-Fi on the Road

Sunday December 3, 2006
Even during the holidays, many travelers wouldn't think of leaving home without their laptops. Unfortunately, many will experience frustration when trying to access the Internet on the road. More importantly, ... Read More

Avoid Rush Fees: Get a U.S. Passport Today

Saturday December 2, 2006
As of January 23, 2007, everyone who travels by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present ... Read More
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