Travel

3 Tips You Should Always Follow When Using Your Credit Card Abroad

When booking a holiday, most of us will invest a huge amount of time and energy in making sure that we get a great deal on every aspect of our trip, from the flights to our hotel room. After putting such thought into budgeting your holiday, the last thing you need is to return home [...]

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London Summer Olympics on a Budget?

The London Summer Olympics don’t kick off until July 27, 2012, but now is the time to start planning your trip if you haven’t already. Attending the Olympics isn’t cheap. The event only takes place once every 4 years and demand to go is very high. And the fact that the games are taking place [...]

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Disneyland on a Budget

If you have children it is inevitable that a trip to Disneyland (or Disney World) is in your future. For most of us it’s something we are eager to experience with our kids, but wary of the toll it will take on our wallets. Is it possible to plan a cheap trip to Disney? Cheap? [...]

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How to Budget for Vacation

I’ve always loved to travel and I can’t wait to share the experience with my son. But travel can be expensive! And when I’m on vacation the last thing I want to do is fret about money. I want to fully enjoy the experience knowing that I’ve already planned, budgeted and saved ahead of time [...]

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5 Tips to Cut Travel Costs

Traveling isn’t cheap these days. With high gas prices, even higher airfare, a multitude of new airline fees and even a weak dollar, it can feel like your budget is blown before you ever reach your destination. But if you have the travel bug don’t be discouraged! Use these savvy travel tips to save $$$ [...]

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Live in a Foreign Country for 2-3 Weeks For As Little As $300

Do you want to see the world but lack a sizeable travel budget? Consider an international volunteer program. I was introduced to Volunteers For Peace about 10 years ago by a colleague that had completed three volunteer projects in Italy. I had been travelling internationally for work and had been to quite a few countries, [...]

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