TopPicks Index

Top 5 Trends
Look at the top five budget travel trends for 2006 and you'll see evidence of a more cost-savvy consumer, a more competitive airline industry and the rise of improved technology. All of these add to the budget traveler's ability to save money in the marketplace.

Top 5 Trends
Look at the top five budget travel trends for 2005 and you'll see evidence of a more cost-savvy consumer, a more competitive airline industry and the rise of improved technology. All of these add to the budget traveler's ability to save money in the marketplace.

Top 10 Budget Tips for Planning Your First Trip to Europe
Many people who could afford to travel Europe are intimidated by the airfares and the stories of expensive meals and lodgings. Here are 10 tips for finding a way to visit Europe without breaking your travel budget.

Top 3 Guidebooks
Some guidebooks go beyond saving you money--they take you to exotic or off-the-beaten-path locales. These volumes cater to the adventuresome independent traveler.

Top 10 Signs of a Possible Travel Scam
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?

Top 10 Budget Travel Myths
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.

Top 5 Budget Travel Gifts
Looking for something to give your favorite budget traveler? Here are some suggestions for every price range that should make your next trip a better planned, more economical and enjoyable journey.

Top 6 Internet Planning Articles
About Budget Travel shows you how to use the Internet to save money and plan your trip more effectively.

Top 3 Miles Cards
Before you buy the sales pitches of frequent flier credit card companies, consider the cost of those miles.