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Budget Hotels in Europe

2010-02-07T22:23:43Z

Budget hotels in Europe can provide clean, basic accommodation in the heart of the places you want to visit. They are not necessarily the cheapest hotels you will find, but they often provide a welcome alternative to huge, fairly bland chain hotels in some central cities. Take a look at basic information about budget hotels in Europe, and then browse five examples of budget hotels in four European countries. These are only examples of what your own research might reveal. The effort necessary to find these hotels often pays nice dividends.

Budget Hotels in Europe originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 22:23:43.

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Deals for the Week of Feb. 8

2010-02-07T15:50:53Z

Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out Winter deals. This week's deals include discounts for Cancun, possible last minute Valentine's Day getaways and discounts for military personnel on R&R.

Deals for the Week of Feb. 8 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 15:50:53.

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Costa Rica on a Budget

2010-02-07T14:21:56Z

This is probably the best time of year to visit Costa Rica. The heavy rains that spoil outdoor plans later in the year are largely absent now. That's good news in a place where some of the main attractions are canopy tours, beach excursions and volcano hikes. Costa Rica is not the cheapest Central American country to visit, but with some planning you can have a budget travel adventure in this gorgeous and fascinating country. Take a look at 20 illustrated tips for saving money on Costa Rica vacations. Pay special attention to transportation options in Costa Rica, because getting around, even in this relatively small country, can be a budget and time challenge.

Costa Rica on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 14:21:56.

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Avoid Baggage Fees: Step by Step Advice

2010-01-31T21:24:26Z

Few costs are more annoying to budget travelers than airline baggage fees. After all, the privilege of checking a bag (or several bags) was free just a few years ago. Airlines need the new revenue streams created from these fees, and in fact continue to increase them at frequent intervals. If you're fed up, you need to calm down, take a few minutes and read a step by step approach to avoid baggage fees.

Avoid Baggage Fees: Step by Step Advice originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 21:24:26.

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Deals for the Week of Feb. 1

2010-01-31T13:54:22Z

Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out Winter deals. This week's deals include discounts on Miami Beach hotels for Super Bowl week; a 99-hour Jamaica sale; and cruise upgrades/shipboard credits.

Deals for the Week of Feb. 1 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 13:54:22.

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Expensive Cities You Think You Can't Afford

2010-01-31T00:01:18Z

Expensive cities usually offer breaks on transportation or other travel basics that make the overall picture better for travelers who plan to save money. It's often a simple matter of knowing where to look for bargains and budget tips. So don't shy away from the more expensive destinations--places you think you can't afford. Consider ways to afford the most expensive cities. Check out 10 examples that rank among the world's 30 most expensive destinations, yet are potentially quite affordable when you shop for your price before leaving home.

Expensive Cities You Think You Can't Afford originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 00:01:18.

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Find Cheap Airfares within the United States

2010-01-24T21:50:52Z

It might be the most common question budget travelers ask -- how do I find cheap airfares? Although there is no magic formula guaranteed to lead to a bargain ticket every time you search, there is a process you can follow to find the cheapest airfares. Take a look at 10 steps for finding a cheap airfare in the United States. Not every step will work in every search, but if you get into the habit of employing these techniques, your travel budget will see the benefits.

Find Cheap Airfares within the United States originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at 21:50:52.

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Deals for the Week of Jan. 25

2010-01-24T18:01:53Z

Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out Winter deals. This week's deals include a Spring airfare sale to Europe, a special "Haiti Relief Rate" at one hotel chain and rooms on Manhattan's Times Square from $128/night.

Deals for the Week of Jan. 25 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at 18:01:53.

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Costa Rica Transportation on a Budget

2010-01-24T17:53:40Z

More than most destinations, Costa Rica transportation choices can be crucial to the overall success of your trip. That's because overland travel on frequently rutted roads tends to be slow. Options for traversing this popular vacation destination vary greatly in price, but be wary of always choosing the cheapest option. The lowest price could cost you a great deal of time, which has a unique value all its own. Here are five common transportation choices for your consideration in Costa Rica. Make these choices part of your planning for a low-cost Costa Rica trip.

Costa Rica Transportation on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at 17:53:40.

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San Francisco Vacations - 10 Illustrated Quick Tips for Budget Travel

2010-01-17T23:51:57Z

San Francisco attracts visitors from every corner of the world, and most of them will want to see the famous sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf or Alcatraz Island. But they often pay far more for the experience than is necessary, or they inconvenience themselves for no reason. Take a look at 10 illustrated tips for saving money on San Francisco vacations. It's intended not as an exhaustive list, but rather as a starting point to whet your appetite for more budget travel planning.

San Francisco Vacations - 10 Illustrated Quick Tips for Budget Travel originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 at 23:51:57.

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