From flights to hotels, everything related to travel is in high demand and consequently expensive during the holidays. This is why you should book these services months in advance of November and December. Still, there are times when we’re forced to make last-minute travel plans during peak season. Luckily, it’s not impossible to save money […]
My husband and I have lived in Seattle for over a year, but still haven’t seen many of the popular tourist destinations, like the Space Needle, the EMP Museum and the Pacific Science Center. This weekend, we’re finally taking the time to take in five major venues, all while saving more than $60 per person […]
Finding the funds to invest in a family vacation can be difficult, especially in a sour economy. There always seems to be something more important for your funds than a vacation – new shoes for the daredevil child, a deposit to the bookworm daughter’s college fund, or even upgrades to the house that can be […]
As a freelance writer who has deadlines to meet, even when I travel, I know what it’s like to engage in business away from the workplace (or, in my case, from home). If you want to keep up while you are away, and you need to do a little work, here are some tips to […]
Today’s post comes from Odysseas Papadimitriou, who found that even him, a credit card industry expert, were caught off guard by a special fee called Dynamic Currency Conversion while he was traveling overseas. Learn what it is by reading below, and also an additional “must-know” tip when you travel in Europe these days. I’ve been […]
Vacations provide an escape from reality. They give us the opportunity to step outside our daily routine and relax in a new environment. One week a year we book the fanciest hotel, go to the big name restaurants, and splurge on the ultimate activities. Then, in 2009, came the staycation. With everyone watching their budgets, […]
