Hotel alternatives that could save you big bucks

Christopher Elliott · September 24, 2008

There’s probably no better way of pinching your vacation pennies than sleeping on a friend’s sofa or camping out. But you don’t have to rough it to afford your next getaway. Here are a few ways to save big bucks by renting a home.

 

Timeshare trap: 6 tips for avoiding a fractional ownership tragedy

Steve Cousino · May 16, 2008

It’s a classic come-on. You’re on your Vegas vacations, ready to try your luck at the casino tables or catch Bette Midler’s show, when a clipboard-toting salesman materializes in front of you. How about a pair of free tickets, he asks. All you have to is sit through a 90-minute timeshare presentation. What could go wrong?