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Mark's Budget Travel Blog March 2008 Archive

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

Five southern vacations on a budget

Sunday March 30, 2008
Looking for a vacation that won't break the bank and yet affords you the chance to see something memorable? Look no further than the American South, where there are at ... Read More

Welcome to open skies and nine-dollar gasoline

Sunday March 30, 2008
From March 30 forward, a new international flight policy unofficially called the open-skies agreement should give the open market (and not bureaucrats) more power in shaping trans-Atlantic air travel options. ... Read More

Ten Signs of a Possible Travel Scam

Sunday March 30, 2008
When you use a credit card to buy anything, you'll often have 60 days to dispute the transaction if something goes wrong. So you should be very suspicious of any ... Read More

Bid on a budget trip

Sunday March 23, 2008
There was a time when Internet travel auctions were very much a growth industry. Many have come and gone in recent years, but there are still a few that present ... Read More

San Antonio on a Budget

Sunday March 23, 2008
How do your NCAA basketball tournament brackets look after the first two rounds? Congratulations to the teams in the so-called "Sweet Sixteen." Fans of those teams who are confident of ... Read More

European Delivery: New Car and Low-Cost Trip

Sunday March 23, 2008
You might think it outrageous to consider buying a new car at the same time you are planning a trip to Europe. But automakers offer incentives for car buyers to ... Read More

Ten Tips for Budget Business Travel

Sunday March 16, 2008
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

Budget Train Vacation

Sunday March 16, 2008
When gas prices climb, turn in the car keys and grab some train tickets. A combination of Amtrak and public transportation will work in destinations where the main attractions are ... Read More

New Frequent Flier Rules

Sunday March 16, 2008
Saving up for that big trip with frequent flier miles is becoming more difficult. One airline has started a new program that allows you to spend a combination miles and ... Read More

Santa Fe on a Budget

Sunday March 9, 2008
New Mexico's capital city is known for far more than state politics. Santa Fe has become one of America's top tourism destinations because of its picturesque setting, phenomenal art scene ... Read More

Priceline Benefits and Drawbacks

Sunday March 9, 2008
On a recent journey, I decided to bid for 13 hotel nights using the online travel auction Priceline.com, which gives you the chance to name your price for a room ... Read More

Budget Travel Resolutions

Sunday March 9, 2008
How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? Don't worry -- the question is purely rhetorical. If, like many folks, you're not doing very well, take heart. Here are ... Read More

Spring Travel Deals

Sunday March 2, 2008
Many travel deals are offered with strings attached, not the least of which is a seasonal deadline for purchasing, departing or returning. If you're willing to play the game, there ... Read More

Perplexed at the Pump

Sunday March 2, 2008
U.S. gasoline prices are averaging well above $3.00/gallon again in many places, and the trend is upward. Gas prices are a lot like stormy winter weather--our lives are affected, but ... Read More

Ten budget travel bargains for Europe

Sunday March 2, 2008
Many U.S. travelers won't even consider a journey to Europe, given the downward spiral in the dollar against the euro and other international currencies. Many other travelers have windows ... Read More
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