The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
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Tips and dispatches from Lucas Peterson and other writers about navigating the world on a tight budget.
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
2w ago
Are you a flexible traveler? Holland America’s standby cruises may be for you. The cost: $49 a day, excluding fees, taxes and extras. The catch: It might be a hair-raising, last-minute scramble ..read more
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
1M ago
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users ..read more
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1M ago
American Airlines recently announced new restrictions on point allocation based on how you book a flight. What does that mean for loyalty members ..read more
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
4M ago
Some states and resorts offer discounted passes for children and teens, knowing that those who start young tend to keep coming back ..read more
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
4M ago
Can a thrifty traveler afford this “end-of-the-road” Florida hot spot? Getting around on a rented bike and staying in a four-person dorm room helps ..read more
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5M ago
Bargain shoppers will find discounts on hotels, resorts, far-flung tours and cruises. The key is to act quickly before they disappear ..read more
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
7M ago
The heat, mobs and high prices of recent summers are making off-season travel more popular — perhaps too popular, some say, as they watch prices rise and crowds grow ..read more
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
9M ago
The Colorado town associated with glitzy ski trips also draws summer visitors who love hiking, biking and cultural festivals. Here’s how to craft an affordable vacation in this famously expensive enclave ..read more
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
10M ago
The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places ..read more
The New York Times - Frugal Traveler
1y ago
From the Catskill Mountains in New York to the deserts of Utah, new or expanding hotel companies are creating affordable accommodations for those who love the outdoors ..read more