If you’re a regular traveler, it will come as no shock whatsoever that what used come standard for the price of airfare (from in-flight meals to checked bags), is now considered “extra.” Even though paying $30 (or more) for a checked bag may not seem like a big deal when you’re just trying to get […]
Trip Planning
One of the major expenses while traveling is typically lodging. Even “reasonably” priced hotels can cost upwards of $200 per night. Luckily, finding inexpensive lodging is not as difficult as one might think – you just have to know where to look. Here are some suggestions to consider for your next trip. Housing Swap If […]
Where will you ring in 2011? From fireworks at the Eiffel Tower to watching the ball drop in Times Square, the opportunities for revelry are endless (admittedly, most involve champagne and fireworks). Celebrating the beginning of another year in another country is an experience you will never forget. Here are some top global New Year’s […]
Just a few miles from the throngs of tourists in Waikiki is a more urban, budget-friendly part of Honolulu. Whether you choose to spend an afternoon soaking in the unique history of the Honolulu waterfront, walking around downtown and taking in all of the public art or heading over to Chinatown to take in the […]
Looking for great gift ideas for the world traveler in your life? Or perhaps you can’t afford to take a big trip this year and are looking to live vicariously. Here are some of the top travel- inspired holiday gifts for 2010. Travel Books If you are you in the market for original, sophisticated travel […]
There are many surfers out there who dream of “surfing the world,” yet perhaps think they can’t afford it. To them I say “think again.” With some savvy financial planning and research, it’s possible to take yourself in a surf tour of Western Europe without breaking the bank.
Family vacations are fun, but they can also be quite expensive. Whether it’s a camping trip or a weeklong Disney cruise, one thing is constant: you typically end up spending more than you expected. Here are some tips for making your family trip memorable without breaking the bank.
No matter how good of an idea the bronze mini Eiffel Tower or the mass-produced oil painting of the Leaning Tower of Pisa may seem at the time, you’ll most likely ending up stowing it away in a closet as soon as you get home from your trip. That’s not to say that one should never purchase a souvenir while traveling, it’s just that the money spent on souvenirs can usually be better spent elsewhere.
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Time to start thinking about all of the (often costly) details that come with holiday travel. For a variety of reasons, it’s true that the holidays are simultaneously one of the most joyful, stressful and costly times of year. Here are some tips for keeping holiday travel costs […]
Chicago, IL The Art Institute of Chicago (http://www.artic.edu/aic/) Frugal art lovers can get into one of the nation’s premier art centers for free on Thursdays (admission is usually $18 for adults, $12 for students). Are you a Bank of America credit card holder? If so, you can get in for free whenever you like. Simply […]
