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If you’re one of the fortunate few who haven’t been severely affected by the economic downturn these last few months and are looking to take advantage of some vacation and travel deals, you need to...
View ArticleOur Disney Dining Plan Experience
Last week my wife and I went to Disney World in Orlando Florida to celebrate our one year anniversary and, for the first time, opted for the Disney Dining Plan. You can only include the Disney Dining...
View ArticleSix Reasons Why Disney Resorts Rock
My wife and I always have a great time whenever we go to Disney, partly because we’re both kids at heart and partly because Disney makes the whole experience very enjoyable. On our recent trip, we...
View Article7 Reasons to Skip Hotels & Rent Vacation Homes
Bankrate had an article recently in which they recommended renting a home or condo to trim vacation costs. While I very much value the opinion of the fine folks at Bankrate, that’s good advice that’s...
View ArticleHow to Protect Your Money While Traveling
When I was 18, I traveled to Europe as an exchange student. I really didn’t know how to protect my money while traveling, and kept all most all of it in pocketbook, in a single form. I was lucky: The...
View Article3 Cheap Ideas for Spring Break
Spring break is coming up. Whether you are a college student getting ready to head out for a little party fun, or a family trying to figure out what you can do while the kids are out of school, there...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Road Trips
I’m a big fan of the road trip. Whether we’re just going up to my parents’ for a couple of days, or planning something more substantial, I just like being on the road. It’s fun to see new things, and...
View ArticleSummer Travel: What’s the Cheapest Way to Go?
Not too long ago, my son and I were trying to figure out how to take a trip to see my grandfather in southern Arizona. I was trying to decide whether to fly or drive. I don’t live in a major metro...
View ArticleBest Travel Deal Websites – Which Ones Work For You?
My husband and I travel every summer. He is a public school librarian, so we fit all of our longer vacations into the months that he has off. If our trip requires getting plane tickets, I start...
View ArticleHere’s How to Save on Last Minute Travel
If it hasn’t happened already, it eventually will. At some point you’re going to have to jump on a plane with only a few hours of notice and often, the reason isn’t good. Somebody was injured, passed...
View ArticleIs Travel Insurance Worth It?
You’ve been planning your dream vacation to some far-away secluded place for years and it’s finally close to becoming a reality. You’re going to hop on a plane, fly half way around the world and take a...
View ArticleVRBO.com Review
One of the growing trends in travel is finding a vacation rental on your own. A home, or some other unit, might be rented out by an owner who is only there part of the time, or by an owner who has the...
View Article5 Helpful Tips for a Successful Home Swap
One of the growing trends in travel is the use of the home swap. If you are interested in staying in a location for a month or more, you might be able to save on your travel expenses by cutting out the...
View ArticleWhat Insurance Do You Need When You Travel?
It’s been awhile since I’ve traveled outside the country, but I do like to take frequent trips in the United States. Whenever you travel, it’s a good idea to make sure that you are protected. This...
View ArticleTravel Gratuity: Who To Tip and How Much
Most of us know who to tip in our everyday lives, but when we travel, we run into a new set of people who help us such as valets, housekeepers, taxi drivers, to just name a few. Who do we tip and how...
View ArticleWill You Be Surprised By Hidden Hotel Fees?
It seems straightforward. You book your hotel, and you see the cost per-night. You might even see that you will pay taxes, including state and local taxes, and possibly a room tax. What you might not...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Travel Scams this Summer
One of the things I love about summer (or any time of the year) is all the travel. I love going new places and seeing new things. However, whenever you travel, whether it’s for a summer vacation, or...
View ArticleDo You Need Travel Insurance?
The point of any insurance policy is to protect your assets in the event of an unexpected event. This is true of travel insurance as well. If you are going on a major trip — particularly if you plan to...
View ArticleCan flying first class be frugal?
Kristin WongWhile checking in to a flight recently, sheer curiosity led me to see how much it would cost to upgrade. I was surprised to find out that moving up to first class would only be fifty bucks....
View ArticleTraveling abroad requires planning at home to avoid unexpected fees on credit...
Jen A. MillerMy big trip this year is a 10-day Italian vacation. I’m excited, but I’m also doing a lot of planning beyond where to get the best pizza and what shoes to bring. I’m making sure that I...
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