Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 18 months, you are probably aware that the economy sucks right now. As it turns out, people defaulting on mortgages, cutting back on spending, losing retirements, getting laid of and generally suffering economically, it’s not hard to imagine that a lot fewer people have been taking vacations this year. However, for those of us shunning the dreaded staycation this year, there are plenty of bargains in the travel world to take advantage of. With airfares down and hotels offering plenty ... [read more]
As a cheap travel type of guy, I generally have very little loyalty. I don’t care which airline I fly as long as it saves me money. I don’t care how fancy the accommodations are as long as they are within my price range. I don’t care who rents me my rental car as long as it runs and doesn’t have a used baby diaper in the backseat when I pick it up (long story, best told at a later date). In short, I am the type of person ... [read more]