Travel

  • Where to Find 4- and 5-Star Hotels at 3-Star Prices

    Looking for luxury without the luxury tab? Many a traveler dreams of unwinding at an ultra-posh hotel, but when prices can hit $30,000 a night and four- and five-star hotels charge several thousand, it’s time to wake up. We did…

  • Do You Need to Buy Rental Car Insurance?

    Whether you’re renting a car for a day or an entire week, you’ve probably had a friend or relative tell you to waive the offered insurance. “Your credit card has it covered,” they’ll say. Plus, doesn’t your car insurance also…

  • How to Learn a Foreign Language for Free

    There’s a joke that goes, “If you speak three languages you’re trilingual, if you speak two languages you’re bilingual, and if you speak one language you’re American.” Your desire to learn a new language may come from a wish to…

  • How Much Can Travelers Save by Staying Outside City Centers?

    Small business owners know the value of saving a buck. Cutting costs here and there means more funds to invest in the business. Travel expenses, whether for a conference or an important meeting, provide fertile ground for cost reductions. Going…

  • What to Buy at a Bargain While Traveling Abroad

    Traveling abroad for vacation is a surefire way to de-stress and unwind. It’s also the perfect time to score deals on products and services that are normally more expensive in the United States. Whether you’re heading south to Central America…

  • Taking Your Pet Abroad? Read This First

    Considering bringing a furry travel buddy on your next overseas trip? Prepare adequately and prepare early — the process is longer and more complicated than you might think. Airline rules and specific country rules apply and must be respected. And…

  • Looking for a Cheap Vacation? Try Self-Catering

    There has probably never been a better, or cheaper, time to take a vacation than today. A proliferation of self-catering vacation tools lets you build a dream vacation while minimizing…

  • With Fees Even for Carry-ons, Are Budget Airlines Worth It?

    Frontier Airlines recently announced it will charge $25 for a carry-on bag. Although disappointing for Frontier customers who previously skirted this fee by booking directly on Frontier.com, the move isn’t…

  • Resorts Too Pricey? Take a Volunteer Vacation for Less

    Images of sandy beaches, warm weather, and a cool drink may come to mind when thinking about that next vacation. How about helping to rescue animals, picking olives, or building…

  • 6 Tips to Save Big at SXSW and Other Music Festivals

    It’s hard to believe, with arctic temperatures pummeling most of the United States, that the spring and summer music festival season is almost here. As any budget-conscious music fan knows,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 5 Free Travel Apps That Will Save You Money

    Nearly everybody enjoys traveling. But the planning and spending? Not so much. As the saying goes, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are several free travel apps for…

  • 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…