Travel Cents
Traveling on a budget? Find all the tools and advice you need to travel cheaper and get the most out of your next vacation!
Save on Airfare
It's no secret that airfare isn't cheap, but there are certainly ways you can save by booking on the right days, using the best websites, and choosing a flight on a day that is cheaper for travel. Travel expert Pauline Frommer gave us some inside tips on how to save as much as possible on airfare for your next trip! Visit Pauline Frommer's Travel Guide for more expert travel tips.
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Stress Free Travel
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, reveals the secrets to stress free travel for a group that’s fun for everyone
We know group travel can get complicated, that’s why Cruise Planners is here to make it easy. By having a travel advisor do the dirty work for you, you’ll avoid worrying about things such as organizing transportation and meals for your large group ...
Budget Travel Tips
Getting Good Deals on Airfare
Airfare is one of the biggest expenses for travelers and especially families who travel together, if you're looking for budget travel tips then airfare can't go overlooked. Personally, I have found the cheapest time to buy airfare is Tues or Wed. There are several budget airlines like WOW, Norwegian & XL offering incredible deals (mainly to Europe). ...
Ship Your Luggage
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When you have just too much stuff to fit into a rolling carry-on for your business trip or a dream vacation to Vail or Maui, don’t despair. Ship your luggage ahead to where you will be staying via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, FedEx, UPS.
When you ship your luggage ahead, your larger items can be waiting for you when you arrive at your destination. ...
Cheap Winter Getaways
Most likely, your last trip cost you five times more than it needed to. Travel is an industry that charges five times the local cost of living. For example, an average hotel goes for $160/night, but a one-bedroom apartment down the street costs $900/month (or $30/night). The hotel costs 5 times as much! Often times, travelers eat out 3 times a day while on vacation, which adds up to ...
Cheap Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for a last minute gift for that special traveler in your life, search no further then our Cheap Holiday Gift Guide below. Finding a list minute gift for a traveler is rather simple, because unlike most of us, they’ll actually appreciate random cheap things you can get from a convenient store!
My mother recently asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year. My ...
Aussies Hit by Canadian Working Holiday Visa / Online Scams
Australian travel insurance company Fast Cover is urging Aussies heading to Canada for the snow season to beware of a new round of online scams. The latest online scams include websites and phishing emails that coax travelers into paying exorbitant application fees for fake visas and guaranteed entry into Canada.
“No one can guarantee entry ...
Low Currency Countries - Tips to Spend Less on Travel
Traveling to a low currency country where everything is so inexpensive is a thrilling experience. For starters, south east Asia has everything the Caribbean does for 60 - 75% less. A luxury suite that goes for $250 a night in the Caribbean cost me just $48 at the Red Coconut on the tropical island of Boracay in the Philippines (breakfast included). ...
Getting Rid of Foreign Currency After a Trip Abroad
I hate carrying cash – both in the US, and aboard. Unfortunately, many countries outside the US aren’t as credit card centric, so having cash on hand is helpful, especially when in small cities. It’s a reality that I need to carry Euros with me throughout Europe, pesos throughout Mexico and dollars throughout Canada, and fortunately I can do so with ...
This post was originally published on Hipmunk's Tailwind Blog on April 12, 2016 by THEHIPMUNK
How to Visit Cuba on a Budget
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Editor’s note: As of Aug 31, 2016, direct flights from the US to Cuba are taking off for the first time since 1961.
Flights to Santa Clara, Cuba
Now that Cuba’s tourism industry is up and running, we’re doing everything we can to educate our readers about how to make ...
