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Budget Travel Top Ten Lists

These lists of top budget travel tips could save you money on your next trip.
Cheap Travel in Major Cities
Cheap travel becomes more challenging in major cities. Real estate is expensive, so hotel costs are high. Labor and transportation costs make for higher restaurant prices, and getting around can be time consuming and expensive. Here are ten money saving tips for visiting a major city. Try a few on your next trip.
Top Ten Budget Travel Errors
Budget travel errors are easy to make, even for experienced road warriors. Here are 10 common and avoidable mistakes that can cost you a lot of money. Avoid them, and you will have more money to spend on the many enjoyable aspects of visiting new places.
Baggage Fees: Budget Carriers
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.
Baggage Fees: Major Airlines
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.
Budget Business Travel Tips
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.
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.
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.
Low Airfare Search Techniques
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.
Signs of a Budget Traveler
The characteristics on this list (in no particular order of importance) represent budget travelers as they seek the best values for their hard-earned cash. How many of these phrases describe your travel habits?
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?
Work Abroad Resources
Budget travelers who want to extend their trips overseas frequently check into "work abroad" opportunities.
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