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Cheap travel means different things to different people. To the backpacker, it is an ethos about trading time and comfort for money, because saving the travel budget means staying on the trail longer. Then there is the holiday-goer who is looking for a way to make a vacation more economical. Both share bargain-hunting tactics and the idea that adventure needn't have a high price tag.
The Carnaval de Quebec, known to the English speaking world as the Quebec Carnival, is the world's largest winter carnival. Not unlike Mardi Gras, the Quebec Carnival was started as a final celebration before the beginning of Lent. The first large scale carnival took place in the city in 1894. After breaks due to the economy during... more »
Richard says: Colorado is a popular ski destination, but for the most part it is not cheap. Ergo, anything you can do to economize will be a big help on taking an affordable ski trip there.
Lake Tahoe, located in the High Sierras at an elevation of 6,229 feet, is the largest Alpine lake in the United States. The water in Lake Tahoe is 99.9 percent pure, according to the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Bureau, making it one of the cleanest lakes in the country. Sixty-three tributaries feed this 22-mile-long lake which is 12 miles... more »
Richard says: Croatia is one of the cheaper places to ski in Europe, being both a little more off the beaten path and not part of the Eurozone.
Grand Teton National Park is located in Wyoming and is approximately 26 miles wide and 45 miles long, with 310,000 acres in the park. The three entry points are Moran, Granite Canyon and Moose. There are two main and three auxiliary visitor centers. The park offers 1,206 camping sites and 803 rooms. The Teton mountain range is 40... more »
Whether you're backpacking through Europe or staying at luxury resorts in exotic locales, a...
Asia, the world's largest continent, covers a huge range of territory, encompassing jungles,...
Conditions are perfect for a summer getaway, the kids are on school vacation and the weather is...
Find the right travel agent, avoid scams, get packing tips and much more. Make your next...
Every winter, skiers head to the many slopes found in the Poconos, an area in the northeast section of Pennsylvania. There are almost a dozen ski... more »
Richard says... The Pocono Mountains are another one of the less-traveled ski destinations in the United States, which helps reduce the cost of a trip there.
Banff, Alberta, is one of the world's premier winter-sports destinations and has been since 1885. During that year, it was designated as the first... more »
Colorado is one of the United States’ top destinations for ski vacations, with more than 20 ski areas and snow from late October through May. With... more »
Las Vegas is an exciting destination for visitors seeking a memorable experience at a good price. However a traveler chooses to journey to Las... more »
Richard says... Sound advice on how to navigate a trip to Las Vegas.
Dining in Las Vegas has evolved dramatically over the years. For a while, when travelers thought of dining in Las Vegas, the images of massive... more »
Most Las Vegas coupons are a great deal. They get you the same item, room or show at the same level of service that you receive at full price, but... more »
Richard says... These coupons books are not packed with your garden variety bargains of marginal utility, and it is always worth looking through the book for items of interest.
Las Vegas is a great town to visit. Many people hear all the stories about Las Vegas and assume you need a lot of money to enjoy yourself while in... more »
Richard says... There is more to Vegas than gambling, and not everything in Vegas is rigged so the house fleeces you of your money. Take full advantage of the free opportunities, especially since it leaves you with a little more green for the craps table.
When you've gambled at a casino before and lost big, Las Vegas may seem intimidating--and full of chances to loose your money again. But Vegas... more »
Sicily is notorious for being the birthplace and home of the Mafia. And while that organization is still quite active, that should in no way scare... more »
Richard says... Sicily is one of the least expensive places to visit in Italy. With great cities, plenty of ancient ruins, a sunny climate and beautiful beaches, it can easily become the center of a reasonably-priced Italian vacation.
Most of the red grapes used in Italian winemaking are native Italian varietals, not the better known merlots and cabernet sauvignons that have... more »
Southern Italy has much to offer visitors: the largest island in the Mediterranean, the stunning Amalfi coast, mountains, historic cities and... more »
For great powder without the crowds of Colorado or Utah, Montana is a skier’s heaven. There are 16 areas to choose from, with plenty of runs for... more »
If you're a snowboarding beginner, renting the necessary equipment will allow you to explore the sport without spending a lot of money. A day's... more »
This is the most famous and best-used site for organizing house swapping. It will prove an invaluable resource for finding decent people who are willing to put you up for free, but be aware you will be expected to reciprocate to remain a member of the couchsurfing community.
Matt Gross at the New York Times and I both agree: Travelocity is a good bargain hunting index.
Any last ditch effort to get transit costs down in North America should begin with Rideshare ads on Craigslist. Go to the city you are in, check for notices, and post your own if you need to.
HomeExchange work on a similar principle as Couchsurfing, except you actually directly swap homes with someone. It requires more planning, but feels a little less dodgy, especially for people who aren't backpacking.
Arguably the best site for cross-checking airfare prices.
This hotel database site gets a lot of thumbs up from media sources.
A handy tool for predicting where air fares are going to go in the near future.
The hook for this air fare finder is that it includes ALL fees and taxes in the price.
Rich Thomas has been in and out of boxing gyms for almost 20...more
Rich Thomas has been in and out of boxing gyms for almost 20 years, is a consumate fight fan, and considers boxing history to be a hobby. He has written on the Washington, DC boxing scene of the mid-to-late 1990s for a handful of print publications, and continues to write extensively on the subject for internet outlets. | hide
Pretty Boy vs. Pacman in the Works on 12/6/2009
It looks like things are settling into place for a Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao... more
It looks like things are settling into place for a Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao superfight. Money turned out to not be an issue, with the two fighters easily settling on a 50-50 split. That is unsurprising, since with $50 million in the pot to balk over not getting 60-40 or 55-45 would make the guy who walked away look like a duck-and-runner (the last fighter to be paid more than $25 million for a fight was Evander Holyfield when he took on Lennox Lewis in their first fight). The date is rumored to be March 13. The only sticking point now might be the insistence on the part of Manny Pacquiao that the fight be at a catchweight. Pacquiao, for all his hype, has never actually fought at the regulation 147 lbs. Mayweather has not fought below that weight since June 2005, and paid a de facto fine for not making the agreed-upon catchweight for his recent bout with Juan Manuel Marquez.
hideCheap Business Class Flights on 12/6/2009
While budget air travel used to always mean flying Economy class, there are some options that... more
While budget air travel used to always mean flying Economy class, there are some options that have made Business class affordable on certain routes. For example, if you are looking at flying direct to London, Paris or Frankfurt from a major U.S. city, such as New York, Atlanta or Chicago, be sure to check out the travel options on Middle Eastern or Asian airlines. Air India offers a round-trip Business class ticket for New York to London for $1,100. When you consider that an Economy class ticket on a Western airline will cost between $800 and $900 for the same route, such an air fare becomes very competitive. After all, who wouldn't pay an extra $200 (if they have it) for a bigger seat, more leg room and better service?
hideHopkins vs. Jones II: What Now? on 12/6/2009
A shopworn Roy Jones, Jr. was knocked out by Australian journeyman Danny Green on December... more
A shopworn Roy Jones, Jr. was knocked out by Australian journeyman Danny Green on December 2nd. The fight was supposed to be a tune-up and primer for a rematch with Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins, who at 43 is still sharp enough to duke it out with the likes of Kelly Pavlik and triumph, would almost certainly crush Jones like an empty beer can. Of course, there is still talk of the fight going forward, but who would pay to watch it now?
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