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Mark's Budget Travel Blog July 2007 Archive

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

Priceline Benefits and Drawbacks

Tuesday July 31, 2007
Recently, I had the opportunity to bid for 13 hotel nights using Priceline.com. The idea is to name your price for a room and save money on the standard rate. ... Read More

Budget Travel Myths

Monday July 30, 2007
Budget travelers deserve a clean room in a safe neighborhood during every night of their journeys. Assuming otherwise causes needless suffering. Consider some common travel myths and find out facts ... Read More

Sleeping in Airports

Sunday July 29, 2007
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

J.D. Power Awards Hotels for Value

Sunday July 29, 2007
J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2007 North American guest survey results for a variety of hotel categories, including Luxury, Upscale, Mid-Scale, Full Service, Mid-Scale Limited Service, Economy/Budget and ... Read More

Fall Travel Deals

Monday July 23, 2007
Fall is a great time to check out the wonders of old town Europe or simply find a shorter line at Walt Disney World. July offers opportunities to plan for ... Read More

Virgin America debuts August 8

Sunday July 22, 2007
The long-awaited arrival of Virgin America airlines is now less than three weeks away. VA started selling online this week for trips beginning August 8, but a news release says ... Read More

Internet Sites with Hotel Reviews

Sunday July 22, 2007
Where can you get beyond the hype and find candid talk about hotels? The Internet provides plenty of opportunities to view how others rate the place you're about to visit. ... Read More

Repositioning Cruises Offer Good Value

Tuesday July 17, 2007
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

Ten Tips for Budget Business Travel

Monday July 16, 2007
Do you own a small business that is straining to pay expensive but necessary travel bills? Do you work for a large corporation that is putting a premium on smaller ... Read More

London on a Budget

Monday July 16, 2007
Don't let London's well-deserved reputation as an expensive destination keep you from seeing this world-class city. Here you'll find five pages packed with money-saving tips for a trip to London. ... Read More

Can a budget traveler stay on the beach in California?

Tuesday July 10, 2007
California's beautiful coastline attracts visitors from around the world, but can true budget travelers afford to stay right on the beach? I found at least two places where those on ... Read More

European Delivery: New Car and Free Trip

Sunday July 8, 2007
Automakers are in a very tough competitive environment these days, and they've been known to make some fairly eye-catching offers at times. How would the deal sweeten if they threw ... Read More

Airport Parking on a Budget

Sunday July 8, 2007
Most of us scramble out the door and make hasty parking decisions at the airport. Unfortunately, those can result in paying more for something that gives you very little in ... Read More

Before You Pack for a Budget Trip

Sunday July 8, 2007
With airline baggage policies constantly changing, you're more likely than ever to get an unpleasant surprise at check-in if you tend to overpack. Many airlines are increasing fees for big ... Read More

Grand Canyon on a Budget

Sunday July 1, 2007
If you've never experienced the Grand Canyon, it is a trip you should strongly consider. There is nothing quite like seeing this natural wonder, especially at sunrise or sunset. Unfortunately, ... Read More

Faulty Fares: Cash in on Cheap Travel Offered by Mistake

Sunday July 1, 2007
Northwest and Delta canceled quite a few flights this week, and customers were complaining loudly. If you were trying to get to a cruise departure, you had problems. Airfares and ... Read More

Dangerous Destinations

Sunday July 1, 2007
U.S. airports are tightening security and raising alert levels following several foiled car bomb attempts in Great Britain. Amid heightened concerns about terrorism for travelers, is it reasonable to ... Read More
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