Is budget travel still possible? 6 moneysaving tips

Jennifer Hammitt · June 27, 2008

Travel is now all but out of reach for those of us on a shoestring budget. But not completely, as Jennifer Hammitt explains.

 

Stretching a weak dollar

Jon Surmacz · April 21, 2008

Americans planning trips to Europe this summer can minimize their vacation costs, should the dollar drop further, by carefully planning now.

 

Take a vacation on Uncle Sam

Jon Surmacz · April 3, 2008

Most Americans will receive a tax rebate of up to $600 — and that kind of dough can fund a cruise, road trip or a weekend in Vegas, say travel experts.

 

Beating the recession blues

Jon Surmacz · March 18, 2008

No one wants to say the r-word these days. But no matter what condition best describes the U.S. economy, most agree that many working-class folks are feeling pinched. WeJustGotBack.com has some tips for stretching your vacation dollar.

 

Cut-rate carriers still rate high

Jon Surmacz · March 17, 2008

Christopher Elliott looks at why budget carriers like Southwest and JetBlue are still the tops with travelers, in spite of some high-profile gaffes.

 

Time to check out your neighbors: Mexico and Central America

Tim Leffel · March 12, 2008

Every month seems to bring a new low point for the dollar against the euro, and flight prices keep rising in tandem with fuel costs. Tim Leffel says this would be a good year to check out the exotic lands just to the south, from Mexico down through Panama.

 

BoltBus coming to Boston

Jon Surmacz · March 10, 2008

Boston to New York for a buck? You bet. Greyhound Lines Inc. plans to start offering its low-cost BoltBus service on runs between Boston and New York City starting next month.

 

Travel expenses shrinking

Jon Surmacz · March 4, 2008

Business travelers are being told to cut the fat out of their travel budgets as companies look to reduce their expenses in a tightening economy.