St. Louis City Museum SlideThis is a repost from 2010, but the places are still great! They have been listed by the National Trust as "distinctive destinations." Many are off the beaten path and cost less to visit than more well known tourist areas.Many people are looking at different places to visit this year to get a non-touristy experience. … [Read more...]
50 Ultimate Road Trips
Road trips are back in style! More people are taking driving vacations than have for several years. It could be that gas is relatively cheap, but I think people just want to go somewhere and see something. Road trips can be one of the least expensive ways to travel, and you make some real memories!If you need some ideas for a road trip, the … [Read more...]
9 Radical Road Trip Savings Tips
We love to visit our family that live all over the US. We're retired, so we have the time for road trips to do that. Some people might be able to travel cheaper or for the same cost as a road trip. Some just don't have the time, but my husband is obsessed with loves driving. We've found a few ways to not cringe when we see the gas/fuel … [Read more...]
Our Best Priceline Hotel Ever?
I think we just got an incredible deal from Priceline. Starting tonight we'll be staying 3 nights at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta on Peachtree St. in the upscale neighborhood of Buckhead. We got this 4-star hotel for $63/night. With taxes, etc. it comes out to about $70 a night. Amazing. Supposedly we saved 73% off the listed price. I like … [Read more...]
Build a Camping Bed for Your Van
My husband made a bed platform for the back of our van that has really come in handy for camping and sometimes on road trips. He made it high enough for those plastic storage tubs (like Rubbermaid makes, but others also) to fit perfectly underneath. On top of the platform we put a futon mattress so it's very cushioned. We climb up via the seats … [Read more...]
Frugal New York Vacation? Yes!
You don't talk about New York City and cheap in the same breath. But you don't have to drop a ton of money on a visit to the Big Apple either. If you are good friends with someone who lives in the greater metropolitan area you can possibly stay with them to save big on your lodging. They will be great sources of information on places to see and … [Read more...]
Travel Cheap? Yes and No!
I like a travel bargain as much as the next person, but there are some things I just won't do. When I read about those who fly with no luggage I just shake my head. They get a special jacket with about twenty pockets to stuff items into and wear several layers of clothing on the plane. (I wonder what the airport screeners think of that!) Some … [Read more...]