Accommodations on a Budget
Sunday June 28, 2009
There are many ways to find accommodations. You know about the traditional method of finding a hotel and paying the rack rate for a room. You might not know about ... Read More
More Signs the Travel Industry Needs Travelers
Sunday June 28, 2009
Trying to keep up with all the travel deals this season has been a challenge. Airlines, hotels, resorts and tour companies are offering deals you don't often see at the ... Read More
Travel Deals for the Week of June 29
Sunday June 28, 2009
Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More
Travel Blog Carnival: Tracks
Thursday June 25, 2009
For decades, budget travelers have known that catching a train can save money and bring efficiency to an intinerary. Beyond the practical aspects of train travel, there's something about climbing ... Read More
The Boutique Hotel and Budget Travel
Sunday June 21, 2009
I'll admit that when I get emails from places with the self-described label "boutique hotel," I get ready to hit the delete button. They tend to be stylish and expensive, ... Read More
Travel Deals for the Week of June 22
Sunday June 21, 2009
Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More
Destinations for Summer Budget Travel
Sunday June 21, 2009
As of today, it is officially summer! In many places, summer is "prime time" for tourism. That frequently means paying more for food, lodging and other travel expenses. But that ... Read More
What is Twitter?
Sunday June 14, 2009
Maybe all the fuss about Twitter has bypassed you. I'm sure you're surviving just fine without it. But Twitter can become a money-saving and timely resource for budget travelers in ... Read More
Fare Sales to Faraway Places
Sunday June 14, 2009
There have been some extraordinary airfares this spring, especially from the United States to faraway places such as Australia and Europe. Fares to Australia are so low right now that ... Read More
Travel Deals for the Week of June 15
Sunday June 14, 2009
Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More
Five Great National Parks in the Canadian Rockies
Sunday June 7, 2009
A few weeks ago, I profiled 10 great U.S. national parks for budget travelers. I think most would agree that Canada deserves some equal time. North of the 49th parallel, ... Read More
Online Travel Companies Waiving Booking Fees: New Trend?
Sunday June 7, 2009
Expedia has announced it will eliminate change fees and cancel fees on all hotel, car rental and cruise reservations and on virtually all flight reservations. Expedia.com also announced it will ... Read More
Travel Deals for the Week of June 8
Sunday June 7, 2009
Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't ... Read More
Book Review: Off the Beaten Path
Sunday June 7, 2009
This classic travel book from Readers Digest appears to be a four pound coffee table book full of pretty pictures. First impressions can be deceiving. Open it, and you'll ... Read More

