Planes, Trains and Automobiles: 10 Ways to Travel Cheap this Holiday Season
With the holidays upon us, finding holiday travel deals that won't put you in the poorhouse is both a necessity...
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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 »
CheapAirportParking.org is a site that lets you search for cheap airport parking in the hub out of which you're flying. The site works much like an online flight search: you put in your arrival...
Are cheap European vacations on your mind? It will come as little surprise that the countries offering the best travel deals are the ones with the worst economies. Greece, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal... Read more on Huffington Post »
Most of us want to nab cheap airline seats. But will you sacrifice comfort for cost? A Los Angeles Times story dissects the value of your budget-friendly airplane seat. It starts by measuring... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »
With spring break in gear for many high schools and colleges, you may already have your warm getaway trip planned. But if you're still looking for a vacation, you might want to jump on current deals for... Read more on USA Today »
Airlines are offering discount fares left and right for both domestic and international destinations. The catch? Many only allow you to book with carry-on luggage. Even if you decide to go for broke and... Read more on kansascity.com »
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 »
There's always an element of gambling involved when trying to figure out how to get the cheapest flights. As CNN reports in the video included in this post, you can book now to lock in a known price... Read more on CNN »
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 »
With all the grumbling about air travel, will cheap airport lounges take the edge off your experience? A new company is betting the answer is "yes," and will soon open pay-by-the-day lounges to see if... Read more on USA Today »
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 »
Airlines pull off travel sites to travelers' dismay. That's the gist of this post from the Seattle Times. In a quest for more control and more revenue, airlines are getting choosy and bossy about... Read more on Seattle Times »
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 »
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 »
How to find the cheapest flights is a bit like walking through a never-ending maze. But Ubergizmo reports on a new feature from Bing that gives you all the pricing and flight information you need... Read more on ubergizmo »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
So, you think you know how to play the low airfare search game. Well, you may have to learn some new rules. The New York Times reports that new technology is paving the way for new players who plan... Read more on The New York Times »
"Where do low-cost airlines fly to?" is the first question you need to ask if you're looking for cheap flights to, well, somewhere. As bnet explains, it used to be that you flew into a secondary... Read more on bnet »
How to find the cheapest airfare calls for smart gaming of the system. In addition to the usual book-your-flight weeks in advance, The Economist suggests another strategy or two and cautions that... Read more on The Economist »
The days of cheap flying may be over now that low-cost airlines are raising prices. USA Todya reports that fares are substantially higher than they were a year ago as travel rebounds along with Read more on USA Today »
What are the cheapest days to buy airline tickets? Usually Tuesday and Wednesday, says The Wall Street Journal, which may seem arbitrary to us travelers but apparently makes sense to the airlines. Read more on The Wall Street Journal »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Whether you waited for last minute deals of cheap luggage, or just realized you need an extra cheap suitcase to carry all those gifts, read our luggage review to find the best luggage Read more on Cheapism »
You've got to book early if you plan to fly around the holidays. But in case you haven't done so yet, CheapOAir serves up five ways to save on holiday travel. Read more on cheapoair »
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 »
Here's to flying in style -- even if you think you can't afford it. ABC News shares some tips on how to budge your way into first class seats without paying first class prices. Plus, you won't have... Read more on ABC News »
You can't travel without baggage. But as every frugal airline traveler knows, the cost of doing so keeps rising. The Consumerist suggests seven ways to keep those baggage fees in check. Read more on The Consumerist »
What are you willing to put up with for a $6 airline ticket? If you answered "I'd even stand," Ryanair may have a deal for you. USA Today reports the discount carrier is floating the idea, although... Read more on USA Today »
It's hard to beat the system, especially when that system is airfare. But here comes ABC News with insight into how that system works and five ways to use that knowledge to your advantage. The payoff? Read more on ABC News »
For an outside-the-box travel guide, read this article from The Nashua Telegraph. You'll find some truly penny-pinching ideas that should get you all the way around the world. But can you do it... Read more on The Nashua Telegraph »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Here's one way to beat those irritating luggage fees when you fly: ship the bags (or whatever you want to take with you) with services like UPS and FedEx. See what CNN has to say about this idea. Read more on CNN »
Before you get all excited about the cheap airfares beginning to pop up in the discount airline segment, remember to check the restrictions. The Associated Press has a rundown of some of the best... Read more on Associated Press »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
Going overseas is no excuse not to stay in touch --especially now that international calls with mobile devices are so cheap. Read this article from The New York Times and you'll find some sweet... Read more on The New York Times »
