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Budget Travel
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online 
 Stressing "Vacations for Real People," this site features a daily newsletter, bargains, alternative vacation ideas, tips and resources, The Cheapest Places on Earth , and Arthur Frommer's answers to your travel questions. Don't miss Travel for Special People , with info for young, senior, gay and lesbian, vegetarian, and other categories of travelers. http://www.frommers.com/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Nutrition & Food Safety, Travel Last updated Nov 27, 2001 Budget Hotels
Directory of low cost hotels, motels, and youth hostels in most states and provinces in the U.S. and Canada. Most of the listings are for cities and metropolitan areas. http://www.budgethotels.com/ Topics: Travel Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Budget Travel: The Real Deals
Compilation of reports of airline and lodging specials and package deals, grouped by regions of the world. Also includes other specific travel deals, such as hotels offering gas cards, golf getaways, volunteer vacations, tours, "girlfriend getaways," and cruises. From Budget Travel magazine. http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dynsrch/realdeals/realdeals.html Topics: Travel Last updated Sep 4, 2009 The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in Airports
Brief stories from thousands of people who have slept in airports throughout the world. Includes ratings, best and worst lists, photographs, and an airport survey with opinions about airport bathrooms, gyms at airports, showers at airports, and more. Browsable by location. Also includes a discussion forum and airport sleeping tips. From the founder of the Cheap Like Me Travel Society. http://www.sleepinginairports.net Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Transportation, Travel Last updated Mar 30, 2005 BUG: The Backpackers' Ultimate Guide
Catering to the needs of the independent budget traveler and backpacker, this site offers information on hostels and backpackers' hotels, transportation, festivals, and more. Regions covered are Europe, New Zealand and the Pacific, and Australia. Includes discussion forums. http://www.bug.co.uk/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Apr 30, 2005 Eurocheapo
This site is a "budget travel resource aiming to help make travelers' time in Europe affordable and memorable. [It offers] professionally written budget travel advice and recommendations written by [a] team of seasoned travel writers," and has an emphasis on reviews of budget hotels. Also includes information about European transportation, city guides for over a dozen cities, and a budget travel blog. http://www.eurocheapo.com Topics: Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Feb 19, 2008 Eurotrip
"Online community for budget minded travelers." Find airfares, accommodations, rail and bus travel advice, travel tips, information on studying and working abroad, and more. Also features blogs, podcasts, and discussion forums. "Unbiased reviews and recommendations" [are provided by] our large community of experienced backpackers." Eurotrip is an independently owned travel website based in Boston. http://www.eurotrip.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated May 23, 2009 The Grand Tour: The Frugal Traveler Does Europe on a Budget
"This summer [2008], the Frugal Traveler is embarking on the Grand Tour, reimagining the classic European journey as a budget-minded, modern-day jaunt. Over 12 weeks and on less than 100 euros a day, Matt Gross will circle the continent in search of cool hotels, memorable meals and contemporary culture. New columns and videos will be posted every Thursday, with updates and frugal tips throughout the week." From The New York Times. http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/ Topics: Travel Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Hostels.com
Contains a database of thousands of hostels worldwide. Also includes "travel stories, a travel newsletter and a FAQ on hostelling and backpacking." http://www.hostels.com/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Outdoor Recreation, Travel Last updated Oct 16, 2005 Smarter Travel
Free service devoted to budget travel. Contains fares and information on airline tickets, car rentals, hotels, cruises, vacations, and more. Also includes related articles. http://www.smartertravel.com/ Topics: Travel Last updated Jan 5, 2005 Staycations: Alternative to Pricey, Stressful Travel
This June 2008 article describes the financial and psychological benefits of "so-called staycations: taking time off from work to enjoy life at home." Also provides staycation tips for becoming a tourist inside or near your home such as staying at a nearby hotel, consulting guidebooks, and locating cultural opportunities. From Cable News Network (CNN). http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/06/12/balance.staycation/index.html Topics: Travel Last updated Jul 7, 2008 Take a "Staycation"-- Vagabonder Style
This June 2008 article provides tips for enjoying a "'staycation' [which] is a vacation minus the vacating part." Tips for "find[ing] culture and excitement in your hometown without spending much money" include welcoming travelers into your home and showing them around town, being a tourist in your own town, taking photos, attending local events, volunteering, immersing yourself in nature, and more. From an author of a book promoting the ethic of independent travel. http://www.vagablogging.net/take-a-staycation-vagabonder-style.html Topics: Travel Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Volunteer Vacations
"CheapTickets and the United Way are teaming up to encourage travelers to take a 'volunteer vacation,' a growing trend of individuals seeking to give back to local tourism communities during their time away from work and home." Search for volunteer opportunities in the U.S. by zip code, state, and social issue. http://www.cheaptickets.com/App/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=volunteer&cnt=OVI Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Travel Last updated Jul 17, 2008 Voyij
This tool performs aggregate searches for travel sales and specials (flights, lodging, cruises, and vacation packages) from a variety of websites. Select a departing airport and a time frame (including flexible dates) to find sales and special prices, and then further refine results by airport, length of stay, and other options. Also includes listings of deals for popular destinations and activities. http://www.voyij.com Topics: Travel Last updated Jun 30, 2009 Way to Go Guide
This collection of travel articles and tools contains tips for finding discounted hotel rooms and for other bargain hunting, suggestions for booking a flight and applying for or renewing a passport, and making phone choices while traveling overseas. The "Best of the Web" section contains websites for travel booking, cruises, frequent-flier miles, tourism, and more. From The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2007/02/01/LI2007020101155.html Topics: Transportation, Travel Last updated Mar 19, 2007 |
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