http://budgettravel.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-19T17:43:16Z Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:43:16 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/22/rca-final-voting.htm <p><img title="About.com" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/6/n/Q/2012-RCA-Generic.png" border="0" alt="" width="149" height="130" align="right" />Let the voting begin!</p> <p>Vote for your favorite frequent-flier program, U.S. budget airline and international budget airline. You may vote once every 24 hours until the voting phase closes March 21.</p> <p>One change this year: voting requires login, either through About.com or Facebook. You may also login by submitting a valid email address.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/22/rca-final-voting.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/22/rca-final-voting.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:01:40 +0000 2012-02-22T00:01:40Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/19/deals-for-the-week-of-feb-20.htm <p><img title="Deals of the Week" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/0/c/J/cruises-gemini-pool.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="184" height="139" align="right" />Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. 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. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/tp/winter_deals.htm">Winter Travel Deals</a> aren't quite so fleeting, and are also worth a look. Among <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/tp/weekly_deals.htm">this week's deals</a>: a pair of cruise offers, a "leap year sale" on bed and breakfast gift cards, and discounted resort rates.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/19/deals-for-the-week-of-feb-20.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/19/deals-for-the-week-of-feb-20.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:43:16 +0000 2012-02-19T17:43:16Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/19/orlando-travel-mistakes.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/0/b/P/tollroad.jpg" border="0" alt="Mark Kahler, licensed to About.com" width="148" height="167" align="right" />When you arrive in Orlando, you'll notice it is a place that focuses on travelers.</p> <p>It's not a tourist trap. I enjoy visiting the area. But there are some travel mistakes you can make here that will cost you time as well as money.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/19/orlando-travel-mistakes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/19/orlando-travel-mistakes.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:32:55 +0000 2012-02-19T16:32:55Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/travel-scams-3.htm <p><img title="Bruno Vincent/Getty Images" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/5/j/A/currency.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="5" width="133" height="200" align="right" />When tourists become targets of crime, word spreads quickly.</p> <p>The problem is that many would-be travelers are so focused on such stories that they either avoid the scene of the crime or spend their precious vacations constantly looking over their shoulders.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/travel-scams-3.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/travel-scams-3.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:59:14 +0000 2012-02-12T15:59:14Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/free-things-to-do.htm <p><img title="Mark Kahler, licensed to About.com" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/5/f/E/smithsonian-air-and-space.jpg" border="1" alt="" width="160" height="154" align="right" /></p> <p>Where is it written that quality attractions always must charge an admission fee?</p> <p>Examples: a visit to the Smithsonian, a drive along the rugged California coast or a weekend in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/free-things-to-do.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/free-things-to-do.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:52:51 +0000 2012-02-12T15:52:51Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/deals-feb-13.htm <p><img title="Deals of the Week" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/0/5/L/budget-cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="149" height="116" align="right" />Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. 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. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/tp/winter_deals.htm">Winter Travel Deals</a> aren't quite so fleeting, and are also worth a look. Among <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/tp/weekly_deals.htm">this week's deals</a>: Expedia.com discounts in Florida, a pair of train-related sales and a special offer for flights to London.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/deals-feb-13.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/12/deals-feb-13.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:13:20 +0000 2012-02-12T15:13:20Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/05/airport-trains.htm <p><img title="Mark Kahler, licensed to About.com" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/5/1/R/stlouis-metrolink-airport.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="144" height="156" align="right" />Ever get a great airfare but cough up the savings for an expensive ride from the airport?</p> <p>It's not hard to do. In many major cities, a cab ride from terminal to downtown is $50 or more. <p>But some of those same cities offer airport trains at a small fraction of the cab or shuttle bus prices. Granted, the ride might not be quite as comfortable, and you might do a little walking, too. But if you practice one-bag travel, these small sacrifices can add up to big savings.</p> <p>Take a look at 12 North American cities where <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/howtosaveontrains/ss/Airport-Trains.htm">rides on airport trains cost less than $10</a>. Climb aboard and save.</p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/05/airport-trains.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:57:36 +0000 2012-02-05T16:57:36Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/05/sea-world-discounts.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/G/-/R/sea-world-entrance.jpg" border="0" alt="Matt Stroshane/Getty Images" width="160" height="106" align="right" />Do you have plans to visit SeaWorld in the near future? If so, it pays to buy your tickets before you leave home. <p>You can also combine SeaWorld admissions with other theme parks. Take a look at the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/traveldeals/qt/seaworld.htm">SeaWorld discounts</a> that are possible simply by using your computer to make a purchase or two. </p> <p><strong>More Theme Park Savings</strong></p> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/howtobeabudgettraveler/ss/disney-world-stepbystep.htm">Savings Strategies for Walt Disney World</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/qt/sixflags.htm">Six Flags Discounts</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/traveldeals/qt/seaworld.htm">Step-by-Step Savings Strategies for Six Flags</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/hotelsearchtools/qt/six_flags_hotels.htm">Budget Hotels near Six Flags Properties</a></li> _{Photo Credit: Matt Stroshane/Getty Images} http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/05/sea-world-discounts.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:26:46 +0000 2012-02-05T15:26:46Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/05/deals-feb-6.htm <p><img title="Deals of the Week" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/0/e/3/francesacreview.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="177" height="133" align="right" />Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. 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. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/tp/winter_deals.htm">Winter Travel Deals</a> aren't quite so fleeting, and are also worth a look. Among <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/tp/weekly_deals.htm">this week's deals</a>: hotel discounts for Paris and Las Vegas, and a sale on gift certificates from Restaurants.com.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/05/deals-feb-6.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/02/05/deals-feb-6.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:10:45 +0000 2012-02-05T15:10:45Z http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/01/29/latin-america-travel-myths.htm <p><img title="Mark Kahler, licensed to About.com" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/budgettravel/1/5/x/Q/costa-rica-aerial.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="135" height="200" align="right" />Why not explore Latin America? It can be a budget travel paradise, but many are hesitant.</p> <p>Some fear crime or language barriers. Others wonder if they can be comfortable there. A few think the distances from home to Central America or South America are too great.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/01/29/latin-america-travel-myths.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://budgettravel.about.com/b/2012/01/29/latin-america-travel-myths.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:50:47 +0000 2012-01-29T20:50:47Z