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Mark's Budget Travel Blog June 2008 Archive

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

How To Get Travel Refunds and Relief

Sunday June 29, 2008
Each year, there are scores of incidents that leave passengers enraged, and airlines or other travel companies under siege. Worst of all, these problems can cost you money. A missed ... Read More

Repositioning Cruises Offer Good Value

Sunday June 29, 2008
Twice a year, cruise lines reposition many of their ships. What does that mean? Why should you care? Repositioning takes a cruise ship from one part of the world (let's ... Read More

Internet Sites with Hotel Reviews

Sunday June 29, 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

Before You Get an Air Miles Credit Card

Sunday June 22, 2008
Each time you purchase that expensive gasoline or any other summer travel expenditure, you can earn frequent flier miles if you use an air miles credit card. Here are some ... Read More

Budget Travel Myths

Sunday June 22, 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

Grand Canyon on a Budget

Sunday June 22, 2008
If you've never experienced the Grand Canyon, it is a trip you should strongly consider. There is nothing quite like seeing this natural wonder, especially at sunrise or sunset. Unfortunately, ... Read More

Airline fees adding up quickly

Sunday June 15, 2008
Ever go to a restaurant and discover that there is a separate charge for everything on the table? Such a-la-carte pricing is now sweeping the airline industry. Items such as ... Read More

Finding a Budget New York Hotel Room

Sunday June 15, 2008
Is a visit to the Big Apple in your immediate future? New York makes a great getaway when gasoline prices are high, simply because you don't want to drive in ... Read More

Ten Tips for Budget Business Travel

Sunday June 15, 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

Book Review: Caribbean Ports of Call

Sunday June 8, 2008
There are a lot of guidebooks that will tell you about cruise lines and ships. Other volumes will approach ports of call as if you have a week or two ... Read More

Save on Short Notice Flights

Sunday June 8, 2008
With fuel costs and airfares soaring, budget travelers have to find the best possible prices. You know that advance booking is often a crucial element in getting an affordable airfare. ... Read More

Ten Expensive Cities You Think You Can't Afford

Sunday June 8, 2008
So-called expensive cities usually offer breaks on transportation or other travel basics that make the overall picture better for travelers who plan to save money. Here are 10 cities ... Read More

Destinations for summer budget travel

Sunday June 1, 2008
In many places, summer is "prime time" for tourism. That frequently means paying more for food, lodging and other travel expenses. But that is not true everywhere. In some places, ... Read More

Six years later, Americans are paying a lot more dollars

Sunday June 1, 2008
With all the talk about the shrinking U.S. dollar, I decided to look at how that dollar was exchanged exactly six years ago: Back at this time in 2002, we ... Read More

Airport Parking on a Budget

Sunday June 1, 2008
Will summer travel take you overseas or on an extended stay in another part of your country? If so, chances are good you'll have to deal with airport parking costs. ... Read More
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