Travel
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Beware of Baggage Fees When Booking Travel
An updated report on Cheapism.com compares airline baggage fees at 12 U.S. carriers. This is vital information for holiday travelers because heavy gifts and bulky winter clothing can undermine all the hard work of tracking down the lowest airfare. Many…
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6 Tips for Cheap Last-Minute Summer Travel
With just about six weeks to go until Labor Day, you may be scurrying to find last-minute summer travel deals. As many bargain hunters can tell you (and that includes those of us at Cheapism), booking shortly before your intended…
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Tips for Staying Connected While Traveling Abroad
Staying connected while traveling without going broke is as easy as finding an Internet connection. Internet cafes abound and basic smartphones accept hundreds of free or cheap apps that ensure connectivity while exploring the world. Some apps are so popular…
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8 Cheap Camping Tips
We’ve compiled a list of eight cheap camping tips to use this summer. Why? Because camping, believe it or not, can cost as much as hotel/motel stays. In an ideal world the outdoors would always be free, but it’s not.…
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The Best Cheap Sun Hats for Women, Men, and Children
Summertime: The weather can sometimes bring delight and sometimes bring sweat and sunburn. Trading a spring jacket for a sun hat helps ward off those twin evils. Any cheap hat with a wide brim can help keep the sun off…
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How Hedging Your Bets With Airbnb Could Cost You
Considering moving in with your significant other to save money? The prospect can certainly be tempting, particularly if you live in a city as notoriously pricey as New York or San Francisco. It can also be scary. What if things…
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Get Away for Cheap this Winter
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…
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Cheap and Quick Fall Getaway Tips
Fall is one of the best times of year to travel. The season arrives after the busy summer travel months and before the holiday travel rush. Moreover, much of the…
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Vacations on a Budget
It’s about that time of year when all manner of advertisements trumpeting budget vacation ideas become too loud to ignore. After months of working hard, you may be eager to…
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Cheap Summer Travel Tips
Summer is ideal for getaways, both short and long. But the rising costs of airfare have made cheap summer travel a thing of the past. Still, there are plenty of…
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How to Attend the Summer Olympics on a Budget
London is one of the most expensive places in the world, and with thousands descending upon the city this summer for the 2012 Olympic Games, prices will only climb higher.…
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Money-Saving Tips for Using Your Smartphone Abroad
So much more than a phone, smartphones let users surf the web, read email, check the weather, view maps, get directions, track calories, update statuses for social media accounts, check…
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The Best Mileage Cards to Keep Travel Cheap
Cruise lines and airlines love to promote cheap travel. The truth is, there’s no such thing as cheap travel. Any trip, regardless whether it’s a weekend getaway or a four-hour…
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Cheap Camping Gear Buying Guide
This weekend, families across America are packing up cars, RVs, and backpacks for a Fourth of July campout. Not spending the holiday with Mother Nature? There’s still plenty of summer…
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Buy Lost Luggage for Cheap
If you’ve ever gotten off a flight to wonder “Where is my luggage?” we may have found the answer. A place called Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama stocks up…
