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Mark's Budget Travel Blog December 2007 Archive

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

Destinations for Winter Budget Travel

Sunday December 30, 2007
Maybe you're still thinking about holiday travel, but the winter months are coming. Some destinations lend themselves to big savings in the winter months. You'll find the best overall discounts ... Read More

Paris on a Budget

Sunday December 30, 2007
Paris in January? Why not? Lines are shorter and fares are lower. If much of what you want to see is indoors anyway (shopping and museum visits are two favorite ... Read More

Book Review: Good Deals over 50

Sunday December 30, 2007
Seniors will be among the fastest growing segments of the budget traveler population in the next few years. Travel providers are well aware of the buying power in the over-50 ... Read More

Sunday December 23, 2007

Not that long ago, only a very naive novice traveler (or a very wealthy one) would ask about travel between European cities by air. Now, Europe has become one of ... Read More

Las Vegas on a Budget

Sunday December 23, 2007
Is Las Vegas in your 2008 travel plans? For many, a business conference or exhibit is in the offing. For others, the glitz of the casinos is the attraction. People ... Read More

Budget Travel Resolutions for 2008

Sunday December 23, 2007
When you're trying to find your way around a new city, would it save you time and money to hire a guide? The answer depends upon the details of your ... Read More

Before You Get an Air Miles Credit Card

Sunday December 16, 2007
Have you finished your holiday shopping? Each purchase can earn frequent flier miles, if you have the right credit card. Here are some mileage credit cards to consider if such ... Read More

Finding a Budget New York Hotel Room

Sunday December 16, 2007
Visiting Times Square during the holiday shopping season or on New Year's Eve is going to be expensive. But if you're willing to think about January or February for your ... Read More

Budget Travel Myths

Sunday December 16, 2007
While it is true that choosing your destination carefully can save money on travel, it is also true that the expensive places can grace a budget travel itinerary -- it ... Read More

Budget Travel Trends in 2007

Sunday December 9, 2007
The way we travel is always changing, and there were plenty of developments to consider in 2007. Take a look at five trends that could change the way you approach ... Read More

New York on a Budget

Sunday December 9, 2007
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

Winter Travel Deals

Sunday December 9, 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

Budget Ski Deals

Sunday December 2, 2007
The calendar says winter doesn't begin for another three weeks or so, but snow and cold have arrived in many parts of the northern hemisphere. Defining ski season can be ... Read More

Priceline Benefits and Drawbacks

Sunday December 2, 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

Yapta: Protection from Overpaying for Airfares

Sunday December 2, 2007
Did you overpay for your last airfare? Most of us can't really answer the question because once we pay for the tickets, we stop shopping. But a relatively new service ... Read More
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