23rd November 2009
The cool thing about finding things to do in Washington DC for free is that it's easy.... there are lots of free things to do. That can make Washington DC a good deal for the frugal traveler.
For starters, all of the Smithsonian Museums are free. Accor...
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22nd November 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada is a city with a reputation.... You've probably heard it called "Sin City". You hear mottos like... "What ever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas..."
So is it a good place for tourists? It all depends on what you want, but there's some...
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12th November 2009
Before you can choose a travel guidebook for your next trip, you need to think about what the focus of your trip will be. Some guidebooks have in-depth cultural information and give you lots of history about the area. Some concentrate more on seeing the m...
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12th November 2009
When you start looking for a travel guide book, it can be a little bewildering. There really are as many types of guide books as there are types of travelers. Where do you start to find the right one for you?
Traditional guide books make up the largest...
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12th November 2009
The Boston Freedom Trail makes for an interesting walk through United States history. The two and a half mile walking route takes the visitor to sixteen historical sites. A red brick line (or a painted red line) serves as your guide to two and a half cent...
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12th November 2009
Whether you're an American on vacation, or you're planning a holiday in the United States, Boston, Massachusetts is a city that you might want to visit.
It doesn't have the Broadway plays and glitzy shopping of New York City down the coast, but this c...
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27th October 2009
If you want to be a frugal traveler, you need to think up all kinds of money savers. You could make a game of thinking about all the little things you can do to save money while you're traveling, but why struggle if you can find everything you need to kno...
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27th October 2009
Just why should we travel with a guidebook?
Isn't a travel guidebook just one more thing to carry around? Can't you get all the information you need now on the Internet? Yes, you probably can, but once you're on the road, are you going to carry a lapt...
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19th October 2009
When the global economy takes a downturn, learn a few tricks to stretch your travel budget.
If your Dollar or Euro doesn't seem like it goes as far, should you just forget traveling? We don't think so. Travel gives you a boost. You just have to travel...
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19th October 2009
If you've decided you will be more comfortable on your holiday with hotel reservations in hand but also need budget travel, then you're going to have some decisions to make. How are you going to get those reservations? Let's look at the options.
You c...
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19th October 2009
Eating and drinking in grand style can stretch your travel budget in the wrong way. You want to make your money go further. There are lots of little ways you can save on food when you're traveling.
If your hotel doesn't include breakfast in the price o...
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19th October 2009
There are endless little budget travel tips that can save you a little money here and there. None of them will save you tons of money, but all those little bits can add up to an affordable trip.
If you're visiting a big city, hotels tend to be expensiv...
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25th September 2009
Should you keep traveling when things get tough financially around the world? Everyone is affected... and everyone needs to find discount travel deals. But even when economic downturns occur, a majority of travelers intend to travel anyway... they just be...
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25th September 2009
Stretch your travel budget from the beginning by saving on your airfare discount travel deals. Your flights will probably cost you less if you travel off season. You'll save money on hotels and find fewer crowds too. Shoulder seasons are best. The really ...
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22nd September 2009
In order to have healthy travel, you first need to be sure that you're healthy before you leave. Get any recommended immunizations and medications. This list can be long or short depending on how exotic your destination is.
The best source for up to t...
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