In seemingly no time at all, another school year will have ended. Non-working students can celebrate the freedom with a do-nothing vacation or an interactive learning experience. With deadlines fast...
It might be too late to book spring break tickets to the Bahamas, but forgoing a big trip will certainly save you money, and you and your family don't have to travel to an exotic location to have fun.
Spring may still be a few weeks away but if you're a first-class budgeter you know that snaring summer vacation deals means planning ahead. Between flights, car rentals, and lodging, the relatively...
January brings deals on linens and electronics -- and, in much of the country, winter weather that can disrupt power. This week we looked into portable generators to help consumers be prudent not only...
Hopefully by now you've had a chance to unwind a bit from the holidays and get back into the old routine. But if you haven't enjoyed enough R&R you may be ready to plan your next trip. Whether you're...
In a previous post about cheap bus tickets we recommended a New York Times article by The Frugal Traveler in which he explained how to get cheap bus fare between Boston, NYC, Philadelphia and...
TripAdvisor has just launched its new Windows phone cheap travel app. And when we say cheap, we mean its free. AppModo.com says the app lets Windows Phone 7 users look up TripAdvisor's 45 million... Read more on appmodo »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
For those travel bugs in your life, The New York Times has a round-up of cheap gift ideas -- mostly under $20 -- that will make their journeys more fun than ever...and serve as a little reminder... Read more on The New York Times »
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 »
