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Save Money with Extended Stay Hotels
Originally aimed at the business traveler, extended stay hotels can also offer the average North American budget traveler savings as well.
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San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Inn Offers $19 Rooms
Rancho Bernardo Inn is willing to part with luxury rooms at budget prices depending on how much travelers are willing to go without.
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Three Summer 2009 Hotel Discount Promotions
Whether it's a quick weekend getaway, or a week-long vacation, savvy budget travelers can save big with these three summer hotel discount promotions.
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Walt Disney World's Pop Century Resort
This Walt Disney World value resort celebrates pop culture throughout the last five decades, while offering accommodations to travelers on a budget.
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Walt Disney World's All-Star Sports Resort
Sports fans will love this Walt Disney World value resort more than the other All-Star properties, which all offer budget accommodations to travelers.
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Walt Disney World's All-Star Music Resort
This was the second of Walt Disney World's value resorts and it still offers budget travelers a low-cost option for staying on property.
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Walt Disney World's All-Star Movies Resort
A look at one of the four Walt Disney World value resorts, including what makes it different and why a budget traveler should consider staying at it.
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The Four Walt Disney World Value Resorts
Walt Disney World offers four resorts aimed at the budget traveler. Here's an overview of which resorts they are and what makes them different from each other.
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A Walt Disney World Value Resorts Overview
Walt Disney World has always strived to have something for everyone and that includes its hotels. Here's a quick overview of their least expensive Value Resorts.
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How to Avoid Hidden Hotel Holds
If you've stayed in a hotel, you've probably had money held on to cover incidentals. Learn how to deal with these hidden costs and possibly avoid them all together.
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The Evils of Hidden Hotel Holds
When budgeting for a trip, many travelers are unaware that many hotels put holds on additional funds when checking in. What are these holds and is it legal to do it?
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Motel 6 Reinvents Itself
Long a favorite of budget travelers, Motel 6 hopes to lure new guests to its hotels with a bold new look and redesign.
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Hollywood Orchid Suites is a Deal
Deep in the heart of Hollywood's vibrant tourist area, the Hollywood Orchid Suites hotel offers budget friendly rates and a prime location for visitors to Los Angeles.
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More Budget Downtown Vegas Hotels
A look at seven more downtown hotels to consider when planning a trip to Las Vegas on a budget.
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Budget Downtown Vegas Hotels
While prices on the Strip continue to climb, downtown Las Vegas still has great deals for budget travelers.
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Booking a Hostel Stay
Now that we've covered hostelling basics, here's what you need to know to book your stay.
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Hostel Packing List
A brief checklist of items that can make your hostel stays more enjoyable.
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Hostel Safety Guidelines
Most travelers who stay in hostels are honest, kind people. But it's always a good idea to take responsibility for your own personal safety when hosteling.
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A Hostel Etiquette Primer
When staying in close quarters with strangers, it makes sense to follow a few rules and show courtesy to others while staying in hostels.
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Why You Shouldn’t Consider Hostels
Though it can be cheap, not everyone will enjoy the hosteling experience. Learn reasons why you may not want to stay in a hostel while traveling.
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Why To Consider Hostels
For anyone concerned with saving money while traveling, staying in hostels can be a great thing. Not sure if it's for you? This list might convince you.
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Budget Accommodations – Hostels
Hosteling isn't for everyone but it can offer great savings to those that do. Let's take a quick look at the world of hostels.
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Home Exchanges Cut Vacation Costs
Instead of paying for hotels or high-end resorts, thousands of vacationers each year swap homes to save on lodging, meals, and rental cars.
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Bid for the Best Hotel Rates at Priceline
With Priceline.com, travelers can bid any price on lodgings in order to get cheap hotel rates. These tactics can help increase the likelihood of snagging hotel deals.
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How to Find and Book the Best, Cheapest Hotels
The cheapest hotels aren't always those rated budget places to stay. Some of the best hotels at times have the cheapest room rates, and not through online reservations.
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Using Hotwire.com to Book Hotels
Travel websites are becoming increasingly popular, especially as travellers look for ways to save money on their vacations. Hotwire.com is a great place to start.
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Budget Accommodation in London
London's hotels are notoriously expensive, but many of the city's universities provide budget accommodation during the summer months.
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Free Vacations – Try Couch Surfing, Volunteering
Traveling on a budget is not only possible, but fun. In fact, trying these free techniques can be significantly more rewarding than traditional travel.
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Save Money by Staying in Hostels Not Hotels
If you think you can't afford a holiday during the recession, try booking accommodation in hostel private rooms instead of hotels; it's much cheaper and just as good.
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Puerto Rico's Budget Country Inns and Hotels
Puerto Rico offers a variety of small family-owned lodging options, special not only for their affordability, but their proximity to the island's unique attractions.
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House Sitting and Pet Minding Pros and Cons
House sitting websites extol the joys of pet minding and housesitting in Europe, but potential housecarers need to access the pros and cons of the added responsibility.
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Differences between Resorts and Hotels
While planning vacations, holidays, or business trips, it is necessary to decide where to stay: in a resort, or in a hotel room. So, it is good to know the difference.
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Best Budget Hotel Barbados Sunswept Beach
Sunswept Beach Hotel Barbados, is the best value on the swanky West Coast. All twenty three studios have breathtaking sea views without the price leaving one breathless!
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Mosquito Creek Hostel, Alberta
The Mosquito Creek Hostel is affordable, rustic accommodation on Highway 93 in Banff National Park, Alberta and is part of the Hostelling International organization.
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$8.88 Motel Rooms at Super 8
Budget travelers rejoice. Be part of the Super 8 "Celebrate the 8" festivities by booking a motel room for $8.88 a night for a limited time beginning August 8, 2008.
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Rampart Creek Hostel, Banff, Canada
The Rampart Creek Hostel caters to people who love the outdoors. The accommodations are simple and rustic, and, being in Banff National Park, the region is a sanctuary.
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Budget Traveller's Hostel Tips
Ways to make staying in hostels a more comfortable and pleasant experience for the student backpacker.
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Vacation Home Exchange Around the World
An economical way to travel the world and a great vacation for families which provides a relaxing home environment plus the excitement of living in a foreign country.
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Bed & Breakfast Around the World
Not only is it economical it is also a great way to enjoy home-cooked traditional foods and get a grass roots view of the country you are visiting.
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Cheap X Games Accommodations
Last year Aspen's WInter X Games drew 75,000 fans. If you haven't booked your accommodations yet, check the availability at these hotels in nearby Glenwood Springs.
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Bed and Breakfast Around the World
Finns do it, Swedes do it, even the Japanese do it. Although it originated in Britain the B&B concept is catching on around the world
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