Whether or not to travel during tough economic times is very much an individual call. But if personal finances allow it, some of the best travel bargains you'll ever find -- especially on longer trips overseas -- will come during difficult financial periods. Imagine that lovely outdoor cafe in Italy that's virtually empty. Also think about how airlines must fill seats at all costs, hotels need you in their otherwise empty rooms and cruise lines want to sail with as few empty cabins as possible.
Instead of deciding not to travel at all, maybe in the tough years you can be more thrifty. Stay in smaller hotels or do some camping.
If you can travel during the down times, you'll have some of the best experiences possible at lower costs.
