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Mark's Budget Travel Blog April 2008 Archive

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

Plan a cheap Graceland tour

Sunday April 27, 2008
As mansions go, Graceland is modest in size. But as American landmarks are judged, Graceland is huge. People come from around the world to see the place Elvis Presley called ... Read More

Internet Sites with Hotel Reviews

Sunday April 27, 2008
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

Budget Travel Myths

Sunday April 27, 2008
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

Book Review: Lonely Planet National Parks series

Sunday April 20, 2008
Lonely Planet has relaunched its series on national parks this month, and the new editions are well worth browsing if you plan to visit one of these treasures in the ... Read More

Cairo on a Budget

Sunday April 20, 2008
Cairo and nearby Giza rank among the most visited places in Africa. There is much to see, including the pyramids and other wonders of ancient Egypt. From accommodation advice to ... Read More

Save on Short Notice Flights

Sunday April 20, 2008
As you plan summer travel, you know that advance booking is often a crucial element in getting an affordable airfare. But what happens when you can't make long-range plans? When ... Read More

Summer Travel Deals

Sunday April 13, 2008
Many travel deals are offered with strings attached, not the least of which is a seasonal deadline for purchasing, departing or returning. Some people are turned off by such constraints, ... Read More

Latin America on a Budget

Sunday April 13, 2008
Find travel bargains in heavily traveled cities of Latin America. Suggestions for getting there, getting around, dining, accommodations and more are included here, along with links to the Web ... Read More

Insurance for the Budget Traveler

Sunday April 13, 2008
Should you buy cruise insurance from the line itself or a third party? You look forward to shopping for bargains in faraway places, but what if your trip must be ... Read More

Asia and the Pacific Rim on a Budget

Sunday April 6, 2008
Few corners of the earth provide more intriguing and colorful destinations than Asia and the Pacific Rim. First-time visitors from the West can be overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and ... Read More

Five Tips for Saving Money on a Car Rental

Sunday April 6, 2008
As you hit the road, there are at least five things you can do to keep car rental bills under control. Unfortunately, many travelers simply pay the rates they receive ... Read More

Shopping for Airports

Sunday April 6, 2008
Most people are bewildered by airfares, and with good reason! Airfares make very little logical sense. Sometimes the best way to snag a low fare is to find an alternative ... Read More
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