You do know that a direct flight is not a non-stop flight, don’t you?
A direct flight only means that you are on a flight that will take you to your destination without having to change planes. There will be a stop on the way…. maybe two, but you will almost always stay on the ... read more

Should you keep traveling when things get tough financially around the world? Everyone is affected… and everyone needs to trim costs. But even when economic downturns occur, a majority of travelers intend to travel anyway… they just become more cost conscious.
The travel industry is “self-correcting” when it comes to economic downturns. It ... read more

Can you figure out those hotel meal plans? American Plan, Modified American Plan, European Plan, Half board…. What does it all mean?
If you’re looking up hotels in a book or online, you may see that they have meal plans or dining plans listed. There are different “plans” for providing a room and ... read more

There are endless little budget travel tips that can save you a little money here and there. None of them will save you tons of money, but all those little bits can add up to an affordable trip.
If you’re visiting a big city, hotels tend to be expensive the closer in you stay to ... read more

(I)Shoulder Season
Shoulder season is the perfect time to be trying to travel for those who want to find a happy medium between low and peak seasons. Identifying where is in shoulder season when you want to travel or when your favorite destination is in shoulder season can save you literally hundreds of dollars.
Take a look ... read more

Traveling around the world may be the last thing on your mind if you are looking for a budget holiday. However, bear in mind that once you are on the move, the incremental cost of an extra stop will not be as large as the cost of traveling that destination from home on a different ... read more