Stories from Budget Travel - This Just In

  1. New Site "We Met on a Plane" Reconnects Fliers for Romance

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 31, 2012

    But travelers who have chemistry with each other may find it awkward to take the next step. Plug in your flight information and post a message that you're looking for someone. If the person also come to the site and… Full Story »

  2. 4 Easy Ways to Save on Ski Trips

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 30, 2012

    But even if some skiers seem to have their noses raised in the air, there's no reason to pay through the nose to ski. Ski resorts and mountain towns hate for precious winter weeks to pass by while area hotel rooms remain empty. To attract skiers… Full Story »

  3. Where To Go For Snow

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 25, 2012

    The big winter storm in the Western states and Canada last week dumped a good deal of snow on the area's ski resorts. Mt. St. Mt. It's Ski Season! Full Story »

  4. Disney Worker Beard Ban Finally Gets Clipped

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 25, 2012

    Disney employees haven't been allowed to grow beards or goatees. Soon, though, "Cast Members" won't have to be clean-shaven. Since the company began, Disney has prided itself on being extraordinary. As in: not ordinary. Its movies are not the typical… Full Story »

  5. Is There an Easy Way to Get Through Security With a Little One?

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 25, 2012

    I am a whirling dervish of organization as I breeze through security-toiletries out, shoes off, pockets metal-free, and all back together again. I smugly never check a bag. I did a weeklong trip to French wine country with just a… Full Story »

  6. Feds to Airlines: Stop Hiding Ticket Fees and Taxes

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 24, 2012

    Until now, airlines and travel agencies could publish fares with an asterisk, breaking out the taxes and fees in fine print. Ticket prices may appear to rise as a result. For instance, starting on January 24, federal rules will ensure… Full Story »

  7. Good Luck Scoring a Cheap Flight for the Superbowl

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 24, 2012

    Diehard football fans should be wary of flying in for Superbowl weekend with prices like these. The following sample prices were found on Kayak.com and may change at any time. Airfares from New England are fierce-from Boston to Indianapolis, flights… Full Story »

  8. New Trend: Booking "Afternoon-Only" Rooms at Luxury Hotels

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 18, 2012

    You could rent this room for the afternoon, for a third off an overnight stay. There are a few reasons why people might want to rent a hotel room during the day for a few hours. Business meetings, maybe. Or… Full Story »

  9. Are you Less Likely to Cruise?

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 18, 2012

    Did the captain purposely go too close to shore? Why did the ship list so quickly? Was the crew not properly trained to deal with an accident? The chaos described by passengers trying to evacuate in lifeboats-and the unpreparedness of… Full Story »

  10. Nonstop Flights Increasingly Make Unplanned Stops

    Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Jan 12, 2012

    Many airlines have been turning nonstop transatlantic flights into stopovers due to strong headwinds on the way from Europe. Flying a smaller aircraft across the ocean increases the chance of unscheduled stops because its fuel tanks aren't as large. If… Full Story »

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