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by Greg Cruey on December 14, 2009
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Looking for a cheap room in Vegas? Well, USA Today is saying that most rooms in Vegas are cheap at the moment. The Las Vegas Advisor says the best deals are from Sunday to Dec. 24. ...
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by Greg Cruey on September 6, 2009
I find it hard to live without Internet access. In some ways, it's more important than food_ it's just essential - my connection to the outside world and my link to home. So when I go to a hot...
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by Greg Cruey on June 10, 2009
If you're thinking of renting a place this summer as part of your vacation, the NY Times says you should be very happy with the price you get in the current market - and it might pay you to shop a...
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by Greg Cruey on February 28, 2009
TravelPost had an excellent post recently entitles "20 Cities for Good Value Hotels."Was your last hotel room worth The price you paid for it? That's the question behind European hotel s...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on September 16, 2008
You've always wanted to visit New York City. As a former New Yorker, I would say that this is a great idea. However, how on earth can you afford it?
Now, there's a way. The Broadway Hotel &a...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on July 13, 2008
In case you haven't noticed, I'm a strong advocate of frequent hotel and frequent flyer programs. How else could I afford to hop the globe so frequently? That said, many people find it diffic...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on April 24, 2008
Whether you are planning summer travel for your family or for a group of friends, you are no doubt exploring hotel options. Needless to say, you have probably noticed that booking multiple hotel room...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on April 22, 2008
According to their mission statement, Couch Surfing
"seeks to internationally network people and places, create educational exchanges, raise collective consciousness, spread tolerance and facil...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on March 20, 2008
Cabos San Lucas only seems like it should be expensive. It's a land of beautiful beaches, great food and an endless variety of outdoor activities. While some visit for the non stops party life, o...
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by Melissa Petri on September 23, 2007
Camping is one of the obvious accommodation choices for those who are traveling on a budget. But if and when you do go camping, you must keep in mind that you have to carry with you the necessary camp...
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by Melissa Petri on September 20, 2007
A HOSTEL is, as defined by the online dictionary, a supervised, inexpensive lodging place for travelers, especially for young travelers.
No wonder people usually think that hostels are only for young...
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by Melissa Petri on August 24, 2007
Whether you are a broke backpacker or a stranded traveler, sleeping in airports still wins hands down as THE cheapest and easiest solution for those who just don't have the money to stay somewhere...
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by Melissa Petri on February 1, 2007
If you aren't that picky and can sleep in dorm-style rooms with fellow budget travelers, you may want to try staying at the Hostelling International New York or HI-New York. It's one of the (i...
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by Melissa Petri on January 25, 2007
Expedia may currently have their biggest sun SALE of the year but nothing beats the prices which they put up a couple of days ago.
According to a flyertalk forum member (and another), the US expedia...
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by Melissa Petri on October 27, 2006
Value Place is an interesting option for those who are planning a lengthy stay in one or more US destinations.
It's safe, clean and simple. Oh yea, at $159 per week, it's cheap too!
And sin...
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by Melissa Petri on August 4, 2006
As a follow up to the previously published entry, Special Budget Accommodations for Gay People...
Mi Casa Su Casa Gay & Lesbian Home Network is yet another budget accommodation for gay & lesb...
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by Melissa Petri on August 4, 2006
If you plan to travel to Europe anytime soon and you'd rather meet and hang-out with people of similar preferences and you prefer NOT pay the often-overpriced specialty (gay and lesbian) travel ma...
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by Melissa Petri on July 14, 2006
With the crash of CouchSurfing, a site used by thousands of people all over the world where one can sleep on a couch of yet another couch-surfer rather than stay in a hotel, many budget travellers hav...
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by Melissa Petri on June 22, 2006
Nothing can stop that adventurous soul of yours from travelling. Not even the fact that you can barely afford to travel due to the rising cost of airfares (think fuel surcharges and all the other surc...