TopPicks Index
Top 10 Breaks from the Gas Pump
Fuel prices increase the costs of all travel, but most people focus on gasoline prices above all the others. Here are suggestions for planning trips that won't require pumping expensive gasoline.
Top 10 Tips for Budget Business Travel
Expense accounts are being watched carefully as budget-conscious managers are watching business travelers closer than ever. Here are ten tips for pleasing the most miserly boss as you travel.
Top 10 Budget Carriers: Baggage Fees
Here are links to the baggage policies and fees of 10 leading low-cost carriers. Find out how much your baggage will cost if you exceed the rules, and consider packing fewer items on your next trip.
Top 10 Airlines: Baggage Fees
Here are links to the baggage policies and fees of the world's 10 busiest airlines. Find out how much your baggage will cost if you exceed the rules, and consider packing fewer items on your next trip.
Top 5 Trends
Look at the top five budget travel trends for 2006 and you'll see evidence of a more cost-savvy consumer, a more competitive airline industry and the rise of improved technology. All of these add to the budget traveler's ability to save money in the marketplace.
Top 5 Trends
Look at the top five budget travel trends for 2005 and you'll see evidence of a more cost-savvy consumer, a more competitive airline industry and the rise of improved technology. All of these add to the budget traveler's ability to save money in the marketplace.
Top 10 Free Things to do in Europe
Here are some not-to-be-missed things to do in Europe that are absolutely free. Enjoy these great experiences without opening your purse or wallet.
Top 10 Ways to Find Cheap Airfares
Finding a cheap airfare does not involve luck or magic. It is a matter of searching in the right places for the right prices. Here are 10 suggestions for finding low-priced airline tickets and giving your travel budget a break.
Top 5 Carry-on Luggage for Budget Travel
Carry-on luggage is a strong choice for budget travelers. Packing lightly allows you to explore cheaper transportation options. Budget travelers who are light on their feet often get the best bargains.
Top 10 Internet Sites with Hotel Reviews: Value for your Money
With the high costs for hotels, you can't afford to waste your money on a lousy place to stay. Find out what other budget travelers think of your intended hotel on these 10 Internet sites offering reviews.
Top 10 Budget Tips for Planning Your First Trip to Europe
Many people who could afford to travel Europe are intimidated by the airfares and the stories of expensive meals and lodgings. Here are 10 tips for finding a way to visit Europe without breaking your travel budget.
Top 8 European Cities on a Budget
Here are city-by-city tips for saving money in Europe. Try them and prevent budget meltdown.
Top 3 Guidebooks
Some guidebooks go beyond saving you money--they take you to exotic or off-the-beaten-path locales. These volumes cater to the adventuresome independent traveler.
Top 5 Budget Travel Guidebooks for Europe
Choose one guidebook to lead you to discount rooms, budget flights, and other savings on travel in Europe.
Top 10 Signs of a Possible Travel Scam
Everyone wants to find a great travel deal, but how do you spot a steal from a scam? Savvy budget travelers know how to spot the red flags commonly found in a scam. How many can you identify?
Top 10 Budget Travel Myths
Budget travelers who follow the rules sometimes cheat themselves. That's because many assumptions about cheap travel are only half truths or completely wrong. Consider these travel myths and find out the facts that will save you money.
Top 10 Expensive Cities You Think You Can't Afford
Don't bypass the world's most expensive cities and cheat yourself of their treasures. Read more about finding cheap airfares, affordable meals and reasonably priced hotel rooms in these pricey locales.
Top 5 Budget Travel Gifts
Looking for something to give your favorite budget traveler? Here are some suggestions for every price range that should make your next trip a better planned, more economical and enjoyable journey.
Top 6 Internet Planning Articles
About Budget Travel shows you how to use the Internet to save money and plan your trip more effectively.
Top 3 Miles Cards
Before you buy the sales pitches of frequent flier credit card companies, consider the cost of those miles.
Top 6 Airfares for Less
Finding cheap airfares is no accident. It takes homework. You must know where to look. Here are helpful insider hints for getting the best deal on your next set of plane tickets.