International ticket prices, especially, will be high, but not getting locked into dates or destinations can keep costs down. And consider “skiplagging.”
Category: Budget Travel
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Hong Kong Wants More Tourists, but Mostly ‘Good Quality’ Ones, Please
The return of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations — and a dose of snobbery — in a city starved for business.
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Looking for the Best Deal on Airfares? Consider a Price Freeze.
Google Flights is joining other booking platforms that aim to assure travelers they’re getting the best price.
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How Much Did You Spend on Your Family Vacation?
The New York Times – Travel:We took a close look at people’s vacations — what their trips cost and what they chose to spend on for travels both near and far.
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12 Ways to Save on Family Spring Break Travel
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:Like everything else these days, the cost of a family vacation is rising. With spring break season upon us, here’s how to keep costs under control.
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Going Once, Going Twice: How to Bid on a First-Class Seat
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?
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Our Top Travel Stories, Tips and Photos From 2022
The New York Times – Travel:Long-postponed trips sometimes fizzled into staycations as Covid lurked and costs rose. But when we were finally able to travel, we were dazzled anew.
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Love or Leave Winter, On the Cheap
The New York Times – Travel:Whether you embrace the chill or want to flee it, save on your next vacation with these 10 tips for affordable cold-weather travel.
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Airbnb Will Make Cleaning Fees More Transparent for Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:Cleaning fees and checkout requirements, often hidden until checkout, have been a source of frustration for users. The company said it was changing its policy to include them earlier in a search.
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As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits
The New York Times – Travel:The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater tickets (somewhat) less of a splurge.
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Savoring Oregon’s Wine Country, No Driving Required
The New York Times – Travel:In the Willamette Valley, public transportation takes you to McMinnville, where you can walk to one, or all, of its nearly 20 tasting rooms.