12/21/00- Shopping for Bargains? Wrap up a Cruise
Once a playground for the rich, cruise ships are now offering some of the best budget travel options on the Internet.
12/03/00- Workin' on the Railroad Deals
Amtrak is betting business travelers will save time and money with their new Acela Express service, and some frequent rider points.
11/19/00- Off-Season European Take Offs
Paris in December? Why not? Traveling in the off-season will save you a lot of money.
11/06/00- Dangerous Destinations
Who pays when travel plans become riskier after booking? Sometimes it saves money and trouble to bail out and wait for a new opportunity.
10/22/00- Chicago Sue
What is Chicago's most popular campus? Northwestern? Loyola? U. of Chicago? Maybe not! The new Museum Campus features three outstanding institutions, low prices, and a dinosaur named Sue.
10/08/00- Miles Wrapped with Ribbons
Frequent Flier Miles are now for sale at many airline sites. Other sites will take your miles and give back cash or merchandise. It's all coming "just in time" for the holidays.
09/24/00- Name Your Price!
Priceline.com gets lots of attention, and not only from travelers. Competitors are trying lots of variations on the Priceline model.
09/10/00- No Place Like Home
Are you willing to trade your digs for someone's home on the road? If so, the swap can eliminate your lodging costs and make big-time trips affordable.
08/27/00- Nebraska's Red Sea
Lincoln is the place to see big-time college football without big-city prices.
08/13/00- First Stop: Airline Offer Pages
What's your first stop when you visit the Internet for an airfare search? It should be the airline "special offers" pages. Airlines around the world are adding them at a rapid pace. Learn to use them in your planning mix.
07/28/00- The Conch Republic: Key Largo
Many budget travelers bypass the Florida Keys, especially that pricey gateway of Key Largo. Too bad. There is much to savor here. We'll show you where to spend your money, and where to economize without damaging the experience.
07/02/00- Free Travel the Hard Way
No one wants to earn their travel discounts from nightmarish flights and delays. But if you become a victim, what's the best way to collect some benefits? Sometimes it pays to be a good complainer...
06/18/00- The Unknown Germany
East Frisia offers unspoiled islands, cycling, windmills and hospitality on a budget.
06/04/00- Missing in Cyberspace
Is that super-low car rental rate really so great? What about that wonderful airfare quote? Some online consumers are finding out these prices aren't always so great when the final bill comes due.
05/21/00- No Mints on Your Pillow
Budget hotels don't always pamper you, but they're worth seeking out -- and not just for the money you'll save.
05/08/00- Catch a Falling Euro
Have you seen what's happening in the currency markets? It's enough to send Americans straight to the airports of Europe.
04/28/00- Bump Me, Please!
Overbooking is a fact of airline life. Why not make it work for you? We'll show you how it's done.
04/14/00- Charging Throught the Air
Lamenting this month's grocery bills? Why not put them to work saving you money on airfares?
03/12/00- RV or Motel: Which is Cheaper?
Readers helped with the research. The answer depends upon your definition of "vacation."
02/26/00- Beat the Jubilee Jam
Going to Europe this year? Look for bigger crowds and higher prices. The Jubilee Year is upon us!
02/12/00- "Air Priceline": Let the Bidder Beware Priceline.com is a game, so it has rules, winners AND losers.
01/31/00- Around the World in about $1000
Yes, it can be done. And yes, it's important to know how -- even if you aren't the next Phineas Fogg.
01/15/00- Up and Down Airfares
Airfares and Stocks behave the same way, so think like a broker.
