As we head into early September, the so-called "shoulder season" begins in places such as Europe. That means the top prices and large crowds of summer are history, but the ... Read More

If you've never considered a budget trip to the American Southwest, I would urge you to think about it. This region has some of the most beautiful scenery in the ... Read More

Now you can "visit" 22 destinations with the simple purchase of a board game. The New Monopoly World Edition was released today. Cities will be the "properties." Some of those ... Read More

For many years, overseas budget travelers in Europe, North America and other places have sought part-time and even full-time jobs in their destinations to pay for an extended stay. But ... Read More

At the beginning of June, I wrote about the six-year plunge of the U.S. Dollar when exchanged for the Euro, The British Pound and the Canadian Dollar. Since that post, ... Read More

Ever consider hiring your own private tour guide? It's not an outlandish notion for budget travelers. Many guides work for modest fees or gratuities and they can save a great ... Read More

The Summer crowds are subsiding, and travel providers are beginning to think about Fall. They'll be offering discounts to fill empty seats, beds and cabins. Here are some tips for ... Read More

Is Las Vegas in your fall or winter travel plans? For many, a business conference or expo is in the offing. For others, the glitz of the casinos is the ... Read More

Many of my trips over the years have been inspired by a single picture. Something of beauty or interest is captured in a lens, and you resolve that one day ... Read More

Starting Monday, August 11, European budget air carrier Ryanair will cancel any bookings made through third-party Web sites. The UK's Daily Telegraph reports passengers who booked tickets on Web sites ... Read More

My children are heading back to school this week. Times have changed quite a bit from when I was in middle school and classes began the Tuesday after Labor Day. ... Read More

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

J.D. Power and Associates ranks companies based on how much customer satisfaction is delivered. They make that assessment with consumer surveys in a number of fields, including travel. The company ... Read More