How to Save Money on Travel

Baggage fees are among the most annoying costs of air travel. Once free of charge, the privilege of checking bags now costs money on most carriers. It's important for a budget traveler to minimize or even avoid these costs. Check out 10 step by step tips for keeping your money out of the baggage fee equation.

Do we sometimes underestimate the ground-based charges that make air travel even more expensive? Here is a step by step approach to budgeting for items unrelated to airfares or airline fees. These charges are made on the ground, and they can make the difference between economical air travel and a grounded budget.

If you have at least eight hours between your flights, do you really want to spend that time in a terminal when there is so much to see and experience in Central London? If you have a minimum of  half a day to spend in London, here is a step by step approach to making the most of your London layover.

Not every cruise is a bargain, but shopping for cruises often proves to be a rewarding experience for budget travelers. Here is a step by step approach for finding an affordable cruise and then avoiding some expensive pitfalls common to these trips.

Are you shopping for a travel rewards credit card? If so, check out this list of seven simple questions you should ask yourself before you begin looking at specific cards. For some travelers, these credit cards are simply a bad idea. For others, a closer look at finances and travel patterns might make their first choice a worst choice. Consider your answers to these questions carefully before you make a card commitment.