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Mark's Budget Travel Blog May 2008 Archive

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

Fuel rebates for budget travelers

Sunday May 25, 2008
It started a few years ago as a novelty offer: come to our inn and we'll help pay for gas. Now, such offers are almost expected among travelers who are ... Read More

Five Chances to Save on Food when Traveling

Sunday May 25, 2008
While you're worrying about airfares and fuel prices this summer, something else might take a big bite out of your budget -- food costs. These expenses vary a great deal ... Read More

Four tips for short budget getaways

Sunday May 25, 2008
If you're planning to stay closer to home this summer, here are some suggestions for having fun and staying within budget. These tips will take you off-the-beaten-path and help you ... Read More

HomeExchange.com: Swap houses, skip hotel bills

Sunday May 18, 2008
Here is another in our series about Web sites that serve as useful planning tools for budget travelers. HomeExchange.com allows you to swap homes with other travelers who want to ... Read More

London on a Budget

Sunday May 18, 2008
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

A Budget Airline Review: Easyjet

Sunday May 18, 2008
The growth in budget airline choices is one of the most exciting travel developments of the past decade. But some travelers say the discounts require too much sacrifice. Here's an ... Read More

Book Review: Night + Day Series

Sunday May 11, 2008
The Night+Day guidebook series from Pulse Guides definitely does not cater to budget travelers -- so why write about it here? Many travelers are looking for value. They go to ... Read More

Las Vegas on a Budget

Sunday May 11, 2008
Is Las Vegas in your spring or summer travel plans? For many, a business conference or expo is in the offing. For others, the glitz of the casinos is the ... Read More

Before You Pack for a Budget Trip

Sunday May 11, 2008
With airline baggage policies constantly changing, you're more likely than ever to get an unpleasant surprise at check-in if you tend to over pack. Many airlines are increasing fees for ... Read More

Web sites for travel planning

Sunday May 4, 2008
Working with a tight travel budget? It's possible to shop on the Internet for expensive items like airfares and hotel rooms. It's also possible to find out what other travelers ... Read More

Find a budget trip for $1200

Sunday May 4, 2008
Within the past few days, the U.S. government began mailing tax rebate checks to millions of Americans who filed returns for 2007 and met specific income guidelines. Taxpayers who qualify ... Read More

How does $3.69/gallon gas affect your summer plans?

Sunday May 4, 2008
With gas prices per gallon moving closer to $4 USD in the U.S., you might think scores of people would be revising their summer vacation plans. But according to an ... Read More
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