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Money Saving News Stories for June 23, 2011

Here are some money saving stories we’re reading:

VillageVines: Dining Discount Site Tries a New Name (The New York Times)

Very Crowded Discount Travel Market May Fuel Choice and

Do D.C. at a Discount

If you're looking for a cheap Washington, D.C. vacation, it'll be easier than you think. The capitol city is one with a lot of free museums and landmarks to fill your stay with substance while you save. An... Read more on Azcentral.com »

See Colorado for Less This April

The Chicago Tribune wants to send people on cheap Colorado vacations. Its recent travel guide includes recommendations for flights, food, and shopping. The story's Virginia-based writer... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »

Save in Paris and elsewhere by not drinking

Paris seems the place of indulgence, from the wine to the cheese to the fashion. Doing a cheap Paris vacation must be impossible, right? Wrong, according to this story on TheStar. One writer... Read more on Toronto Star »

House swaps are cheap, but are they safe?

How would you feel about a strange family rummaging through your underwear drawers? With the growing popularity of house swap holidays, people in the U.S. and sought-after destinations around the world... Read more on Second Act »

Budget trips don't have to be short

We're pretty amazed at this one. American travel writer Rolf Potts has been able to negotiate more than one cheap long vacation in a work culture where most get only two weeks off a year. Jealous yet? In... Read more on CNN Money »

Travel cheap by packing lunch and camping out

Everyone loves a good old American weekend road trip. While it can seem like the living is easy, road-tripping can get mighty expensive if you're not careful. You can have a cheap road trip by doing simple... Read more on savings.com »

New group buying site focuses on travel deals

Online group buying options are a dime a dozen these days, but a new one has found a niche as a flexible travel deals site. Yuupon.com debuts April 5 and will offer between eight and 20 deals... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »

Couchsurfing can help you travel cheaply

Those darn young people, always finding ways to travel the world without breaking the bank. As if student airfares and under-30 rates aren't enough, an increasingly popular approach is landing travelers... Read more on Daily Sundial »

Trade in a hotel for a timeshare to get a budget vacation

Even in a struggling economic climate, people still want to travel, preferably at a low-cost. It's easier to sift through hotel and flight deals, but did you ever wonder how you can find cheap time shares? A... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »

Savvy travelers can reap group savings

It can be pretty overwhelming to pick among the many travel group discount sites to ensure you're getting the cheapest deal possible. Ways exist to simplify the process at sites like Groupon and... Read more on St. Louis Today »

New York hotels under $200

Yes, it's true, the cheapest NYC hotels are hostels. And, no, it's not true that hostels, by definition, are dumps meant for poor backpackers. A reporter for The Washington Post checked out...

Most and least expensive European cities

If an overseas vacation is on the horizon this year, there are several cheap European cities calling out to you. MSNBC pored over some data from travel websites and the federal government and found... Read more on MSNBC »

The Best Time To Go Guide For 70 Destinations

When is traveling cheap? That all depends, says Freeshipping.com, on where you want to go and when. Antarctica? Try February or March but avoid November, December, and January. Moscow? Consider... Read more on Freeshipping.org »

10 bargain beach getaways

Is it true, there are really cheap beach destinations? MSNBC seems to think so, having been convinced by an article with an accompanying slideshow that was originally prepared by Forbes. Read more on MSNBC »

Sleeping for Cheap: How to Book a Hotel Room for Less

The next time you plan a journey, you may start by asking anyone you know, how to get a cheap hotel? There are many and varied routes, but some get you to the final destination at costs that are far cheaper... Read more on Daily Finance »

Cutting-edge art of coupon travel

As you plan your next vacation, keep these coupon travel tips, courtesy of The Chicago Tribune, by your side. They're worth a lot more than old-fashioned guide books in dollar terms, and are sure... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »

10 Bargain Beach Getaways

You don't have to be a college kid to take a cheap beach vacation this time of year. Forbes.com has found 10 places you can go on your own spring break without breaking the bank. Flights start at... Read more on Forbes »

Top budget travel destinations for 2011

With vacation season looming, many enterprising websites are racing to produce their own list of cheapeast 2011 destinations. This one comes courtesy of MSNBC, and includes some out-of-the-box suggestions, Read more on MSNBC »

The Travel Industry Shares Money-Saving Tips (and Freebies)

As you start planning this year's vacation, these insider travel cost-saving tips will certainly come in handy. The New York Times's reporter attended a travel conference and lo and behold, turned... Read more on The New York Times »

Top 5 Dirt Cheap Countries to Visit

Despite rumors to the contrary, cheap international destinations still exist. Craveonline.com suggests ports of call in Asia and Latin America offer great bargains on fun, food, and lodging. Read more on craveonline.com »

When a Vacation Package Can Save You Money (and When It Can't)

As you dream of your next getaway, here's the first question to ask: are vacation packages cheaper? Yes and no, it seems. In this blog post The New York Times deconstructs the travel package business... Read more on The New York Times »

Tips to enjoy a thrifty spring break vacation

If you're looking for frugal spring break ideas, you've hit the mark. WPTV offers a handful of suggestions along with tips that should help you land the best deal without squandering any fun. Read more on WPTV »

2011's Cheap Travel Destinations: Go Big on a Budget

If "cheap travel destinations 2011" is your mantra this year, let AOL Travel help you find your reality. Several spots you might not consider hot nonetheless offer vacation thrills at budget prices. Read more on AOL Travel »

Best Fares: Ways to save on cruises

Taking a cruise may seem like a luxury, but cheap repositioning cruises may bit your frugal budget. These deals can be found when a ship needs to change locales, explains the Dallas Morning News, Read more on Dallas Morning News »

How to Get the Best Hotel Deals

How to find a cheap hotel is a question often answered with a vague shrug from those of us who aren't privy to the secret password or handshake. But Reuters has broken the code and here shares the... Read more on Reuters »

A frugal guide to Disneyland

"If you're looking for a cut-rate vacation with the kids, The Disneyland Resort of Southern California may not be the first place that comes to mind. But a visit to the self-proclaimed Happiest Place... Read more on Calgary Herald »

Cheap Cruises: Which ships to sail for the best value

If saling the deep blue seas are your idea of a splendid vacation, don't overlook the value cruise ships. According to Gadling, the big cruise lines usually have a ship or two that offer short cruises... Read more on Gadling »

The Woots And Groupons Of Travel Bargain Sites

Bargain travel sites abound, until you can't remember which ones to turn to when it's time to plan a trip. Consumerist offers up a few that you might want to store away for safekeeping. Read more on Consumerist »

Lonely Planet: Top value destinations for 2011

If travel looms on your horizon, here are the 2011 value destinations. The SunSentinel.com takes its cues from Lonely Planet, which suggests some exotic as well as surprising possibilities. Read more on sun-sentinel.com »

The Bidding Traveler Helps You Get the Best Hotel Prices with Priceline

Wanna know how to get the best price on Priceline? All it takes is a little strategic savvy, and Lifehacker points you to a website that can give you that boost. Read more on Lifehacker »

10 great places for travel bargains in 2011

Bargain travel destinations still exist, if you know how to identify them. USA Today suggests focusing on countries in the news, like Greece and Vietnam, that often scare off would-be tourists because... Read more on USA Today »

11 Tricks to Cutting Travel Costs in 2011

Traveling almost anywhere these days will cost you a pretty penny. So check out this post from The New York Times, which has pulled together a number of ways you can save a few of those pretty pennies. Read more on The New York Times »

Arthur Frommer: Cuba gets even cheaper, tops bargain vacations

Some vacation spots are hot right now and some not. If you're willing to follow the cheap rates rather than the free-spending crowd, the Toronto Star has a few cool tips on this fall's bargain vacations. Read more on Toronto Star »

Norwegian Epic cruise ship unveils single cabins for solo vacationers

Go on a cruise solo? That's long cost travelers extra the price of a non-existent passenger. But WalletPop reports on a new ship that makes solo cruising a whole lot cheaper. The novel marketing... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Hotel Auction Site Offers Posh Digs at a Bargain

Finally, a chance to live like royalty for a night or two at not-quite-peasant rates. The New York Times reports on a new web site that auctions off luxury hotel suites that otherwise would sit... Read more on The New York Times »

'Centsable' Travel: Vacation on the Cheap

First you saved money on groceries by learning to use coupons and other smart shopping tricks. Now ABC News wants to help you save money on vacations by adopting similar strategies. Read more on ABC News »

Top 5 Bargain Destinations for Summer 2010

Suggestions for money-saving summer vacations are already starting to show up on the web. SummerTravel.com has been checking around to find some cool deals and has come up with five cheap summertime... Read more on SmarterTravel.com »

Free and cheap London

We've heard all those stories about how expensive London is. But The Telegraph has found a variety of cheap and free things to do that could help make a trip to this European capital a lot more... Read more on The Telegraph »

True Cost of a Vacation Can Be Hidden in the Fees

Those darn fees. First you think you're getting a cheap deal -- on the airfare, the car rental, the hotel -- and then whammo. The New York Times offers a short crib sheet on what to look for so... Read more on The New York Times »

An Affordable Sitter in a Foreign Land

Hiring a babysitter while you go out with the spouse often pushes date night out of the cheap range. That's no less true when traveling abroad. The New York Times offers a few strategies for finding... Read more on The New York Times »

Bought a plane ticket and found it cheaper? Get money back!

Worried about booking a flight only to find the price has dropped after you've committed? As Abc15.com reports, don't sweat it. There's a website called Yapta.com that will alert you to price changes... Read more on Abc15.com »

As hotel rates and airfares go south, Florida is looking even better

Spring may be starting to bloom up north, but families still eager for that end-of-winter get-away will find plenty of bargains in Florida. The New York Daily News offers up a list of 10 cheap destinations... Read more on New York Daily News »

When to Book Cheap Summer Flights to Europe

If you're planning a trip to Europe this summer, time is not on your side. SmarterTravel.com has been tracking prices to major European capitals, and reports rates have been falling but cautions... Read more on SmarterTravel.com »

Caribbean travel on a budget

The thought of a quiet beach under clear Caribbean skies sure sounds appealing at this time of year. So check out this article in The Statesman, which suggests five island destinations that just... Read more on The Statesman »

Sites That Do Your Fare Digging

Whether you're planning to travel for business or pleasure, finding the cheapest fare can be competitive sport or a nightmare. The New York Times reviews several meta-search sites that help you... Read more on The New York Times »

Where the Spring Travel Deals Are

Planning a trip this spring? Don't be surprised to see airline fares creeping higher and lodging costs edging lower. Hunh? FoxNews explains it all, and then suggests some destinations where you... Read more on Fox News »

Disney World, done dirt cheap

Kids love Mickey and all the Disney magic. Parents shudder at the cost of a trip to the Magic Kingdom. So, MSNBC offers up its travel guru to help you plan a visit that just might keep you smiling. Read more on MSNBC »

What is the Best Day to Buy Cheap Airfare?

"Flying is a pain. We all know that. The insane security demands, those preposterous bag fees. It's gotten out of control. So the least the airlines can do is let us fly for cheap, right? And many times... Read more on ABC News »

Priceline, Travelocity roll out new features for bargain hunters

Travel deals just keep getting better and better. Travelocity will now refund the difference if you find a lower price before check-in and Priceline has apps that let you name your price from an iPhone... Read more on USA Today »

Disney on the cheap? Yes, you can do it

Mickey and Minnie are waiting for you this season. So do some advance planning, and go...and you won't even need to empty the piggy bank. The Miami Herald tells you how to pull off this amazing... Read more on Miami Herald »

Calling Home for Even Less

It's cheaper than ever now to take a little bit of home with you when you travel. Not literally, of course. But as The New York Times reports, the competition for those international calls is heating... Read more on The New York Times »

Seven Ridiculously Cheap Travel Deals

Take your travel now while the going is still good. Airlines and high-end hotels are aggressively seeking customers with a bevy of deals that mean much lower prices for you, says ABC News. Don't... Read more on ABC News »

5 Fun Family Vacations For Under $1,000

Summer may be almost over but vacation season lives on. Here are some family-fun suggestions from WAPT.com for destinations within driving distance that keep your budget on track. Read more on WAPT.com »

Pitch a tent for a cheap family getaway

The great outdoors...always an adventure, but one that forges great memories and comes at a relative bargain. You might be inspired to take the family camping this summer after reading this guide from... Read more on CNN »