Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
Category: Budget Travel
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A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.
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Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses
After publishing “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services.
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What Is ‘Skiplagging?’ Meet the Man Unearthing Cheap Travel Hacks.
Aktarer Zaman is the founder of a controversial website that unearths airfare hacks, most notably skipping the last leg of a flight for a cheaper price.
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A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget
Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.
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Solo Cruising: How It Works
As solo cruising becomes more popular, pricing and cabin types are changing. Deals can be found, especially with advance planning, but it takes a little know-how.
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Travel Demand Is Slowing Down, Bringing Lower Flight Costs and Hotel Perks
The post-pandemic rush seems finally to be easing, which has airfares lower and hotels offering more inducements to book.
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Exploring Chicago on a Budget
Recommendations from a city-dweller on where to find excellence in music, art, theater and food without spending a fortune.
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What to Know About Hotel Day Passes
Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.
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How to Avoid Vacation Rental Fees? Book Direct.
It takes some work to find a rental you can book directly, but the payoff can be significant.
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Taking a D.I.Y. Version of the Orient Express
The luxury version of this classic train journey costs almost $50,000, but for $1,000 or less, you can book the rail trip from Paris to Istanbul yourself.
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An Island-to-Island Yacht Cruise in Croatia
A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.