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Mark's Budget Travel Blog October 2007 Archive

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

Find a Frugal Travel Agent

Sunday October 28, 2007
Whether you're bound for Hong Kong or a three-day weekend, you might want someone else to arrange your journey. There are good travel agents who will work hard for you, ... Read More

Internet Sites with Hotel Reviews

Sunday October 28, 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

London on a Budget

Sunday October 28, 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

Winter Travel Deals

Sunday October 21, 2007
Winter is a great time to find bargains. Major cities in Europe and North America can be much cheaper to visit. Their world-class shopping and museums are no less enjoyable ... Read More

What do Boston and Denver have in common?

Sunday October 21, 2007
If you're a baseball fan, you know the answer. Denver will host the World Series for the first time in history. The Boston Red Sox came charging back from a ... Read More

Addicted to Priceline

Sunday October 21, 2007
Would you like to be able to book a nice hotel and stay on budget? If you'll be reserving rooms this upcoming holiday season, consider using an online ... Read More

The Decline of Courier Flights

Sunday October 14, 2007
When I started writing for About.com in 1999, money-conscious travelers were serving as air couriers. They'd agree to carry a parcel overseas. In return for their baggage allotment, the traveler ... Read More

Save Money Overnight on the Train

Sunday October 14, 2007
If you're not a sound sleeper, spending the night on a noisy, jolting rail car might not be a good choice. But if you're willing to sacrifice some comfort, you ... Read More

Finding a Budget New York Hotel Room

Sunday October 14, 2007
Autumn is a great time to visit the Big Apple. Many budget travelers like to beat the steep increases in room rates that are coming in November and December. Let's ... Read More

European Travel Myths

Sunday October 7, 2007
For many travelers, a visit to Europe represents a significant investment in time and money. Unfortunately, people squander these resources because of misinformation. These travel myths sometimes have tinges of ... Read More

Five Internet Tools for Tracking Low Airfares

Sunday October 7, 2007
Few people have the time to patiently monitor airfares. Fortunately, there are Internet tools that allow you to do so with minimal effort. Using a combination of these five tools ... Read More

Repositioning Cruises Offer Good Value

Sunday October 7, 2007
Now is the time to get very serious about booking a repositioning cruise. That term (often known as a "repo" cruise) refers to a passenger cruise on a ship that's ... Read More
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