http://budgettravel.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Budget Travel GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-07-17T22:33:35Z Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:33:35 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/17/anyone-taking-a-staycation.htm Many of my former English and journalism professors are probably quite dismayed with the language-bending travel terms we see these days: Voluntourism is helping people you visit; and the most... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/17/anyone-taking-a-staycation.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:19:22 +0000 2008-07-17T23:19:22Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/17/ssmac-good-new-york-hotel-rates-for-veterans.htm The Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club is located in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan, and offers rates as low as $25 per person a night for... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/17/ssmac-good-new-york-hotel-rates-for-veterans.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:33:35 +0000 2008-07-17T22:33:35Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/17/northwest-to-add-award-ticket-fees-in-september.htm Northwest has announced it will charge up to $100 USD for each award ticket issued on or after September 15. The airline's executives say the charge is necessary because fuel... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/17/northwest-to-add-award-ticket-fees-in-september.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:11:20 +0000 2008-07-17T22:11:20Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/10/memphis-on-a-budget.htm Graceland is among the most-visited mansions in the world, and it brings many a visitor to Memphis. But once they arrive, many people discover that this river city is known... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/10/memphis-on-a-budget.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:19:04 +0000 2008-07-10T22:19:04Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/10/save-money-overnight-on-the-train-7.htm If you're not a sound sleeper, spending the night on a noisy, jolting rail car might not be a good choice. But if you're willing to sacrifice some comfort, you... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/10/save-money-overnight-on-the-train-7.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:02:59 +0000 2008-07-10T22:02:59Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/10/the-decline-of-courier-flights-2.htm When I started writing for About.com in 1999, money-conscious travelers were serving as air couriers. They'd agree to carry a parcel overseas. In return for their baggage allotment, the traveler... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/10/the-decline-of-courier-flights-2.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:00:16 +0000 2008-07-10T22:00:16Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/03/ten-steps-to-better-fuel-economy-3.htm With recent prices at or above $140 USD/barrel for oil, it doesn't appear cheap gasoline is coming our way in the near future. So here are ten simple steps that... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/03/ten-steps-to-better-fuel-economy-3.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:57:51 +0000 2008-07-03T23:57:51Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/03/carry-on-luggage-for-budget-travel-2.htm One-bag travel is important for mobility and economy. Both major and budget airlines are charging hefty fees for overweight bags these days, so perhaps you should start by purchasing a... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/03/carry-on-luggage-for-budget-travel-2.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:56:17 +0000 2008-07-03T23:56:17Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/03/insurance-for-the-budget-traveler-4.htm Should you buy cruise insurance from the line itself or a third party? You look forward to shopping for bargains in faraway places, but what if your trip must be... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/07/03/insurance-for-the-budget-traveler-4.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:36 +0000 2008-07-03T14:00:36Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/06/29/how-to-get-travel-refunds-and-relief-2.htm Each year, there are scores of incidents that leave passengers enraged, and airlines or other travel companies under siege. Worst of all, these problems can cost you money. A missed... http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2008/06/29/how-to-get-travel-refunds-and-relief-2.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:03:14 +0000 2008-06-29T16:03:14Z