For those who are planning to visit Singapore and hop off to another city in Asia & the Pacific, you may want to consider taking Tiger Airways. Tiger Airways is a low-fare carrier serving the Asia...
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If you can afford to delay your arrival at your chosen destination (perfect for those who are staying with friends and do not have hotel booking fee/cancellations to consider), you might want to...
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I have never met anyone who went to Europe and visited only one city/country. Everyone I know who has gone to Europe for vacation crammed several destinations in their itineraries thinking that since...
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Just like when travelling anywhere else in the world, you need to keep your wits about you to ensure your safety and to make sure that you do not get ripped off if and when you have to take a......
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Monarch Airlines, one of UK's largest charter airlines is based in Luton, England. You can charter flights from them to leisure destinations like Europe, the US, the Caribbean, India and Africa....
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Formerly known as Catair, Clickair is Iberia's low-cost airline offspring. From its Barcelona base, it will fly to 12 destinations - Amsterdam, Dublin, Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Lisbon, Oporto,...
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The Dog Days of Summer is the sultry (read: muggy and hot!) period of summer, from early July until early September. Time when we seem to become lazy. Well, rather than be idle, why not try to get rid...
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Previously, I wrote about possible budget accommodations while travelling in Japan. Youth Hostels, Minshukus (Japanese Bed & Breakfast), Gaijin (Guest) Houses and, the best of all, squatting at...
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That is, if you book your wedding reception at any InterContinental Hotel or Resort locations in the United States, Canada or Mexico. Okay, okay, so you'll only get a free honeymoon package if you...
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by Melissa Petri on July 18, 2006
I have been following the adventures of the Frugal Traveler as he goes around the world in 90 days on the cheap. The new york times has been publishing his exploits every Wednesday, up until he ends...
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Just like the special discounts being given to students, senior citizens are also being offered special prices. And when travelling, it is always best to ask for discounts which are routinely given to...
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John Reed was one of the lucky ones. He found a message in a bottle. It would have been romantic if it was written by some beautiful lady stuck in an island. Alas, that was not the kind of luck......
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by Melissa Petri on July 14, 2006
RyanAir, the biggest budget airline in Europe, originally had a 15k checked-in baggage allowance limit. And then, they introduced a baggage charge and made passengers "feel good" by...
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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...
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Spirit Airlines, the Fort Lauderdale-based low-cost carrier to the Carribean, has just announced the much awaited arrival of Gracie Sue!!! Gracie Who, you ask? Gracie Sue is Spirit Airlines' 7th...
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Competition among airline giants and budget airlines is surely making travelling more and more affordable. With the deluge of offers out in the market, the chances of us getting a good deal is...
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After decades of domination and dictatorship of baguettes with ham and cheese and over expensive restaurants, Parisians are now being introduced to a whole new sandwich world, the subway. And it's...
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Getting around in Paraguay is relatively cheap (in comparison to prices back home), whether you choose to go by bus or taxi. If you go by BUS, you can even bargain for a cheaper price. Just make sure...
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Introducing Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, the first low fare, long-haul passenger airline. From October 2006 onwards, non-stop service from Hong Kong to London-Gatwick for HK$1,000 will be possible. You...
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If you need to hop around Europe and... your schedule is not that flexibleyou may need to change your reservationyou are not sure where exactly you would want to flyyou do not want to pay an obscene...
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by Melissa Petri on July 07, 2006
We all have an estimation or judgment of the merit of something after we have tried it out. And when we go on vacation, our opinion is something worth considering since our first-hand experience...
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For U.S. Residents, here is your chance to travel to Northamptonshire in England for Free. All you need to qualify for the draw is to spend a minute to fill-up this online form. Don't worry about...
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Nothing lets us share our vacation stories better than the pictures we have taken during our trips. And with the current technology, we are given so many choices on how we share these photos. Tips for...
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