Budget Travel

Collect calls are ideal for when you're stranded and out of change ... or for when you just don't want to pay for your own phone calls.

Many travelers find meals to be their biggest daily expense. With experience and know-how, meals can also be one of the easiest places to reduce costs.

It's almost as easy as it sounds - just don't try it too often! Take it from a San Francisco Bay Area resident who happened to forget his wallet one fine morning.

Although you may not have the time or the money for an exotic vacation, with a little planning you can create a fun and relaxing destination in your own backyard.

No matter how long you've lived there, it's always a good time to see your home town through the eyes of a tourist. You may be surprised at what you've missed!

In the afterglow of your wedding day, your honeymoon will be a magical experience no matter what your budget.

Maui has great food, especially seafood. But because it's an island, things are more expensive. If you've got a few mouths to feed on your trip, look into lower-cost options that allow you to...

There are hundreds of safari companies competing for your business, which means incredible deals await the savvy safari hunter armed with a computer. Be aware of the political climate in any...

For anyone with a family, it can be difficult to find an affordable vacation that everyone can enjoy. While air travel, accommodations and entertainment can get quite expensive, there are ways to...

Although you have the opportunity to spend money everywhere you turn in Las Vegas, follow these instructions to learn how to go to Vegas with the least amount of money possible.

A landlocked nation in West Africa roughly the size of Texas and California, Mali is a former colony of France; French is the official language and outside the major cities English is rarely...

Situated in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is a densely populated republic consisting of an archipelago of seven islands. English is widely spoken given that Malta...

Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua, and, with a population of over 1.3 million, one of the largest cities in Central America. The city sits on the southern shore of Lake Managua, which helps...

Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, the smallest Arab country in the world. An island just off the east coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain enjoys abundant oil...

Machu Picchu is certainly one of the most stunning and awe-inspiring touchstones to the past one can find in the Western Hemisphere. This well-preserved former Inca village, perched on a...

In addition to being the capital of the Philippines and its second largest city, Manila is also the business, political and academic epicenter of the country. The city, which has a population of...

With a population exceeding 1.5 million people, Maputo is Mozambique's largest city as well as its capital and principal port. Located in Southeast Africa on the Indian Ocean, Maputo is a...

The Marshall Islands are a series of nearly 30 postcard-beautiful coral atolls making up over 1,100 mostly uninhabited islands in the western region of the Pacific Ocean. While now an independent...

Maseru is the capital of Lesotho, a landlocked nation roughly the size of Maryland entirely surrounded by South Africa. Known for its largely mountainous terrain and abundant wildlife, Lesotho...

Perched between the Saharan Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, Mauritania is a sparsely populated nation about twice the size of France in the northwest corner of Africa. Its principal economic...

A lovely speck of paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean roughly the size of Delaware, Mauritius has been drawing visitors for at least a thousand years. (Mark Twain said God modeled heaven on...

With a population of nearly 60,000, Mbabane is the administrative capital of Swaziland, a tiny, landlocked country about the size of New Jersey sandwiched between South Africa and Mozambique....

Melaka, more commonly known as Malacca, is a major city/state of the nation of Malaysia and is located on the southwestern coast of the Malay peninsula. One of Malaysia's oldest cities, Melaka is...

Micronesia is a broad term that applies to hundreds of islands spread across thousands of miles of the Pacific Ocean from a point west of Hawaii to east of the Philippines. The scene of a number...

Little Rock, Arkansas is known for its genuine southern hospitality and historic capitol building where former President Bill Clinton served as Governor for 12 years. Its picturesque river walk,...

A popular saying goes that not one of the 230 streets in Eureka Springs, Arkansas meet at a right angle. The uniqueness of this European-style city, blended with the belief in the curative nature...

Transylvania is the largest and best known region of the Eastern European nation of Romania. Famous for its vampire legends and mystical, dense swaths of forest, Transylvania attracts history...

Trinidad and Tobago comprise one Caribbean island nation consisting of two separate islands. Located off the coast of Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago has the world's largest natural reservoir of...

With a majority of the country being an arid desert, Libya may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of where to go on vacation. However, for those with an adventurous spirit and...

Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, a small North African country that borders the Mediterranean Sea. A small, country town, Tunis has many ancient cultural treasures within its borders. While not a...

With its long stretches of sunny Mediterranean coastline, the small North African nation of Tunisia attracts sun worshippers from around the world. With plenty of historic and cultural...

The central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is a mostly desert country populated by nomadic shepherds following an ancient lifestyle. More than 80 percent of the country is covered by the Garagum...

Tuvalu, a tiny cluster of islands in the South Pacific, is the fourth smallest country in the world. With less than 1,000 tourists every year, Tuvalu is a perfect spot to take a break from...

The East African nation of Uganda is home to a highly concentrated and diverse range of wildlife, and is one of the last remaining natural habitats for the endangered mountain gorilla. In fact,...

The second largest country in Europe, Ukraine has spent much of its history as part of either Russia or the Soviet Union. Independent since 1991, Ukraine struggles to attract tourists. For those...

Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia, located in the center of this Asian country. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent mountain ranges in the world and famous for the hospitality of its...

The United Arab Emirates is a small Middle Eastern country on the east coast of the Arabian peninsula. Famous for its shopping, beaches and fabulously extravagant hotels and dining, it is still...

The United Kingdom is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Rich in history and with a vibrant nightlife, a trip through the UK will take you to places both metropolitan and...

Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Uruguay draws large numbers of tourists to its pristine beaches each year, with its charming colonial towns...

The landlocked central Asian nation of Uzbekistan is not one of the world's great tourist attractions. A former police state with poor economic conditions throughout the country, Uzbekistan...

Liechtenstein is a microscopically tiny country in Central Europe. Vaduz is the capital, and with a population of just over 5,000, it is the second largest city in Liechtenstein.

Visit the northern state of Minnesota where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers wind through its farmland and cities. The state borders Canada and the shores of the largest freshwater lake in the...

See an old fur-trading rivertown and experience the beauty of St. Paul. Named a twin in the Twin Cities because it shares its Mississippi River city limits with Minneapolis, the city of St. Paul...

Celebrate the taste of Cajun crawfish and the sights and smells of the gulf coast in Biloxi, a Mississippi city on the southeastern border of the southern state. Charter a fishing boat, try your...

Sea World is one of the most popular destinations for family vacations. Expect sun, sea and a lot of fun. Do not forget your wallet, because you're going to need that too. The following tips may...

Every traveler wishes to make the most out of their vacation without exceeding their budget. As a senior, you have the ability to save on everything from transportation and hotel accommodations to...

A road trip can be a fun and unforgettable way to spend time with family and friends. With some planning, road trips can be done on a relatively small budget, letting you create lasting memories...

New York City is one of the most exciting cities in the world to visit. It can be quite hard on the pocketbook, though, if you are not careful. But if you do a little research and do not need to...

In the past, it was a cinch to eat cheaply - if not for free - in Vegas. Desperate to get gamblers in, they lured customers in with cheap eats. These dining deals are fewer and further in between...

You want to fly but don't want to spend a fortune. Reduced-fare plane travel is available if you are patient and know where to look. The following will help in your efforts in finding the lowest...