Resolution #4: I will not avoid a city just because it has an expensive reputation.
For 2006, we resolved to seek out the lesser-known cities, where prices are often cheaper. In 2004, one of the resolutions was "I will choose a frugal destination."
Are we suddenly throwing that advice out the window?
Not at all. It remains very sound strategy. Pepper your itinerary with fascinating but less-expensive destinations. Just don't miss out on the world's treasures because they're within an expensive locale.
In almost any so-called "expensive" city, you will find something that makes it efficient and economical. For example, Paris has one of the world's finest mass-transit systems. It's possible to cover a lot of ground for what you might pay for lunch on an average day at home. Tokyo prices can be sky-high, but our readers have found there are hotels and neighborhood restaurants that make it possible to visit for $100 USD/day.
Do you need buckets of money to stay in a Manhattan hotel? Not if you know what types of budget hotels are offered and plan accordingly.
Expensive destinations that shouldn't be missed
Click "next" and find the final resolution for 2007, which applies to finding the best and most convenient airfares.
