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Step by Step Travel Tips for Road and Rail

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There are many ways to save money on travel. But the best "how to" approach involves a step by step progression that considers the market conditions and your own itinerary. Whether you're trying to find a cheap cruise or an affordable walking tour, these travel tips will help you save money.

How to Achieve Budget Train Travel

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Some people take the train to avoid the hassles of flying. They soon find there are some complex and confusing choices to make when planning train travel: should I buy a pass? Should I ride first class or pay a surcharge for a faster train? Here are 10 tips for finding affordable train travel.

Free Scenic Drives

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Here there are 10 drives which do not require a toll or park fee of any kind. Although no drive is truly free (gasoline and acquiring the use of a car can be expensive), these 10 (in random order) will bring pleasure and add an inexpensive, rewarding day to any itinerary.

Train Travel Savings in the United Kingdom

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Find out about a one-week train trip itinerary stop-by-stop and step-by-step. This trip began in London and extended to Bath, Abergavenny in Wales, York and Edinburgh in Scotland. In each destination, you'll learn about ways to save money. The entire train trip, taken in early 2011, was about $300 in mostly second-class seats.

How to Order a Rail Pass

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What's cheaper, point-to-point tickets or a rail pass? Some travelers will answer that the pass, with its unlimited travel option, is the better deal. But you'll find that is not always the case. Check out 10 tips for how to buy a rail pass -- if you buy one at all.

How to Save Money on Car Rentals

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Most budget travelers shop diligently for airfares and hotel rates. Many are not as careful about what they pay to rent a car. A number of factors go into getting an affordable rate. Take a look at five easy steps for saving money on that next car rental.

How to Achieve Fuel Economy

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Gasoline prices rise and fall, but the need to get the most from each tankful never changes. Sometimes, it's better to leave the car in the garage. A few simple techniques can eliminate the need to drive so much. If you must get behind the wheel, check out a few tips for getting better gas mileage.

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