Blogs in Category: Travel

With spring time only a few months away, many parents are gearing up for the gutsy decision to green-light a child's request to join in on a class trip overseas. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young adults too exciting to pass up for families that can afford the cost, but that doesn't mean it's not without its inherent risks. In order to put your parental mind at ease, and therefore ensure that your child has the safest and most worthwhile overseas travel experience possible, make sure to commit to the following before the trip

Has the recession changed who we are and how we think? We spent the last few years, like many other couples in this country and around the world, worried if my husband's job would be okay, struggling through 3 pay cuts and pinching pennies to make ends meet. Now we're a two income family with quite a bit more flexibility in our budget but we were both freaking out about spending a thousand bucks on a family vacation. What's with us?

The key to successful travel, no matter whether you’re staying in hostels or living the life of luxury on a resort, is to keep to your budget. Regardless of what this is, there are plenty of ways to cut it down – everything from comparing hotel costs to relocating cars across the country. This guide covers it all.

So, while we’ve been enjoying this mild winter, I can’t help but think about where I like to spend my vacation at this summer. We will spend a lot of time at my parent’s cabin for sure, but I’m dreaming of a beach vacation some place. My husband says I’m obviously dreaming because we don’t have money for that this summer. My plan is to prove him wrong and start saving for that beach vacation in Florida or South Carolina…

It’s Wave Season, so if you’re hoping to take a cruise in 2012 or 2013, now is the best time to make your booking, particularly if you’re looking for nicer cabins, free onboard credit and better views. If a cruise is in your plans, take a look at these five ways to get the best savings on cruises:

Christmas for some people also means trying to figure out how to travel to families homes without spending too much money. The options are endless; driving, train or even flying but the secret lies in how to get to your destination safely while saving as much money for turkey and mince pies as possible…

Booking travel during the holidays can be a stressful, expensive process, but it doesn't have to be. With a few simple tricks, you can save money on things such as airfare, car rentals, and accommodations. You can also save time by concentrating your focus on a few select ways to save money, leading to you maximizing your overall savings.

While it is possible to simply show up at the gates of Disney World, secure a room and buy tickets in person, don’t pack your bag just yet. Disney vacations are expensive, so a little extra planning can save you hundreds of dollars when you book.

Having fun in the Big Apple doesn’t have to mean putting a hole in your wallet. New York City is full of fun things to do that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Here’s a quick list of five NYC attractions that won’t cost you a dime:

You don’t have to travel far in order to have fun, especially if you have family with young kids, fortunately children are easily entertained, so if you can get creative there are a ton of things that you can do in order to plan your next “staycation.”