Category Archives: Travel

Money Lessons I’ve Learned on the Road (the hard way)

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Ann Hartter

Somewhere along my most recent three-week vacation, I started to compare it to last year’s three-week road trip. I began to make a list of the little things that make a big difference when it comes to the price, cost, … Continue reading →

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How I Take Frequent Vacations on a Limited Budget

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Jennifer Derrick

Ah, it’s that time again. Time to begin planning yet another vacation (the sixth for this year). And time for well-meaning (I think) friends and family to ask, “How do you afford to go on so many vacations each year … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting, Holidays, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Travel | 17 Comments

How To Save Money At Conferences

Posted on October 23, 2007 by J. Alan Maguire

Working in the web development industry, I get a chance to go to at least one conference, seminar, or training class every year. This way I can keep up with the latest technologies and our company benefits from my acquired … Continue reading →

Posted in Saving Money, Travel, Work | 3 Comments

Financial (And Other) Lessons I Learned on the Road

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Meredith H. Kaiser

My husband and I just returned from a 17 day, 5,500-mile road trip westward from our home in South Carolina. Even though 4.5 million visit the Grand Canyon every year, we still felt like bold adventurers because it was all … Continue reading →

Posted in Food / Groceries, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Travel | 7 Comments

Tips for Taking an Impromptu Vacation

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Ann Hartter

Not everyone can afford the impromptu vacation, and we couldn’t have done it without having done some basic preparations. Here’s what we did, and what we spent, that made our two days refreshing and allowed us to arrive home relaxed. … Continue reading →

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10 Essential Travel Gadgets & 10 Not To Waste Your Money On

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Amy L. Fontinelle

While many travel gadgets will do nothing but drain your wallet and take up valuable space in your luggage, there are a few highly practical items that will give you a lot of bang for your buck. No item on … Continue reading →

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Why It’s Worth Paying More For A Bed & Breakfast

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Amy L. Fontinelle

I recently stayed in a bed and breakfast for the first time. I was a little worried about the experience ahead of time because of all the negative stereotypes about bed and breakfasts I had heard in the past such … Continue reading →

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How To Save On Airline Tickets

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

If you are looking to get the best price on airline tickets, it takes more than going to an online comparison site. One area that can help bring down the price you pay is the flexibility you have when making … Continue reading →

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The Best Deal On A Hotel Room Rate May Not Be Where Your Think

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

If you are going to book a hotel room, where do your think you would you get the best price? A) Online Travel Website (such as Expedia or Travelocity) B) Travel Agent C) Call The Hotel Directly D) Hotel Website … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Saving Money, Travel | 9 Comments

10 Alternatives to Expensive “Cheap

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

By Shannon Christman, special to pfadvice Summer vacation is often a time to splurge, but it doesn’t have to be a time of splurges you’ll regret. If you want to avoid coming home with a suitcase full of t-shirts you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Saving Money, Shopping, Travel | 8 Comments

Free Lodging When You Travel? Yep, It’s Possible.

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

With the price of hotels eating up a larger piece of overall travel expenses, finding good accommodations at reasonable prices has become an important factor when planning any vacation. It is no longer unusual to have accommodation expenses amount to … Continue reading →

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How to Get Free Reading Material for Plane Trips

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Amy L. Fontinelle

Why spend money buying magazines at the airport for full price when you can get them for free with a little advance planning? Many magazines allow you a free trial of one or more issues. Sign up for a couple … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Timeshares Are A Bad Deal

Posted on February 24, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

For the vast majority of people, timeshare resort units are a huge waste of money. Here are 10 things that that the timeshare sales rep won’t tell you, but you really should know before you consider buying one: 1. Time … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Personal Finance, Travel | 19 Comments

Frequent Flyer Miles: Keep Them From Crashing

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Valerie S. Johnson

Frequent flyer miles was a fantastic and simple idea when it began a few decades ago. All you had to do was fly on your favorite airline and you could earn points for every mile you traveled. When you had … Continue reading →

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Off To Japan

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

There is going to be a significant lack of posts this week (probably none) because I am once again heading back to Japan to live. While this wasn’t a planned event, one thing that you should always expect from life … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Getting Bumped Off A Flight

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

Why would anyone want to get bumped of a flight? Because there is money to be made in doing so…By doing a small bit of planning, an hour delay at the airport could be worth several hundred dollars off your … Continue reading →

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Get Passport Now To Get Great 2007 Vacation Deals

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Jeffrey Strain

When it comes to your money, being proactive can end up saving you a lot. If you are planning to make a trip in early 2007 (or willing to go on one if there are some great prices), go and … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Advertising – Expedia.com

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Jeffrey Strain

I saw a brilliant marketing move as I walked through the San Jose airport today on my way back from Seattle. In the middle of the San Jose airport is a bar/cafe. This is nothing unusual except for the name … Continue reading →

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Cheap Sleeps – Money Photo Day 11

Posted on October 28, 2006 by Jeffrey Strain

One of the most expensive aspects to travel these days is the cost of accommodations. During my recent trip to Victoria, I didn’t spend a dime since I stayed with my sister in their new house (pictured above). As I … Continue reading →

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Is It Possible To Drive Slow?

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Jeffrey Strain

One of the tips you hear time and again in order to save gas (and which I have given) is to reduce your speed to 55 miles per hour when driving. This will save you about 20% on fuel consumption … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Saving Money, Travel | 20 Comments