Budget Travel Top Ten Lists

Travel news found its way to the front page more than ever in the past decade. From terrorist attacks involving planes to Internet innovations like online auctions and fare trackers, the years from 2000-2009 provided a lot of lead stories. These developments radically changed the way we travel. Here is a top 10 list of the decades biggest developments -- both good and bad -- in the world of budge…

Travel books make great gifts. Here is a top 10 list -- in alphabetical order -- of some books for budget travel that will make a budget travel enthusiast happy during the holidays or any special occasion that calls for gift giving.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

Budget travelers who want to extend their trips overseas frequently check into "work abroad" opportunities.

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.

There are many myths and misconceptions about what it means to practice budget travel. Here is a top 10 list of budget travel myths that you should debunk as you try to save money on your next trip.

Look at some travel trends in these 2012 predictions. As budget travel changes, try to understand these trends and find cheap trips along the way.