Savings
By Mark Kahler, About.com Guide to Budget Travel
When you travel, you want the most value for every dollar, euro or pound you spend. Whether that means getting the best luxury room at the lowest price, or finding the cheapest budget room available, you are in search of value. Here are some tips for efficient driving, bidding for travel, products that make your trip better or safer and seasonal bargains.
Advice
In an age of expensive business trips and sky-high gasoline prices, you need a strategy for saving money on travel. Here you'll find advice on everything from bidding for travel to protection from travel scams. Avoid the common pitfalls that cost travelers money and add no value to their journeys.
- Priceline Results for an Extended Trip
- Budget Travel Myths
- Signs of a Possible Scam
- Scam Alert Checklist
Deals and Trends
Check out tips for holiday travel and deals that are only available at certain seasons. Some travelers even make resolutions at the start of a new calendar year. It's also interesting to take stock of the top budget travel developments of the year. Keep up with the trends and save money.
- Holiday Travel Tips
- New Year's Resolutions
- Top Budget Travel Innovations of the Year
- Spring Travel Deals
Outside the Box
Good budget travelers take stock of all sorts of deals. Some of the offers are downright unconventional! Voluntourism is a concept gaining popularity. It allows the traveler to combine a pleasure trip with some volunteer work. When you can do all of that at a discount, you've planned an excellent adventure.
Products
There are items you can purchase that will make your trip more secure and enjoyable. Start with the right carry-on luggage. Consider whether or not travel insurance is a good investment for your particular plans.
Where and When?
There is a time and a place for everything, right? When it comes to budget travel, nothing is that simple. Still, there are places that can be seen more economically during certain seasons of the year. Find out which places deserve a look by checking each of the four seasons for a list of possible destinations.
