Travelers are bombarded with offers, deals and price fluctuations on a day-to-day basis, so to help them navigate the maze and save money, Consumer Reports’experts came up with some helpful tips to cut costs and lock in the best rates. A Consumer Reports reporter found a roundtrip ticket from Philadelphia to Venice on Alitalia for [...]

When backpacking through the UK, London is one of the main stopping points for most travellers; there’s so much to see and do in terms of art, historical sites, festivals, shopping etc. If you’re on a budget like most backpackers, it’s best to decide what part of London you plan on staying in ahead of [...]

The Maltese Islands are a hugely popular destination for tourists every year, with excellent weather and of course the affordable hotels in Malta creating the perfect get away for those looking to hold back on your holiday spending’s – and who isn’t looking to save a bit of money in today’s economic climate! Accommodation in [...]

Travelling on a budget often takes a lot of careful planning and organisation of finances, and although it seems that spending less means having to compromise on the quality of the experience, there are plenty of ways to minimise spending, which may even result in your finding the hidden gems of your destination that you [...]

HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, is celebrating its 7th birthday by giving customers the opportunity to win a trip for two to 7 cities of their choice plus £1,000 each to cover travel expenses. The prize is seven 3-night stays for two people in any 7 cities in which HostelBookers has availability. The winner can [...]

Traveling within Europe can be as cheap as you want it to be. If you take a look at Europe on the map you will see that most of the countries on the Continent are relatively close to each other. Distances are smaller so that means that you can get from one country to another [...]

In 2011, Panama began a new program which reinforces that tourists are a top priority for the country. All tourists as well as Panamanians living abroad will receive medical insurance with top level coverage in case of emergency during the first thirty days of their stay. This initiative become official on January 17th for all [...]

The cities of North America are not likely destinations for budget travelers; rumors of surviving on a few dollars a day and reveling in cheap bottles of beer come straight out of South-East Asia and Eastern Europe. So to save your hard-earned travel money for more interesting things than a simple bed for the night, [...]

Last week, South African Airways announced that they will start operating non-stop flights from Johannesburg to New York. The move now makes them the fastest way to get from Southern Africa to The Big Apple. For years, the flight from Johannesburg to New York has made a 1 hour refueling stop in Dakar, Senegal. Having [...]

For over 135 years, the Sydney ferries have been servicing Sydney Harbor from Circular Quay (pronounced Circular Key) located in Sydney Cove between the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House. The Sydney Ferries allow you to explore Sydney’s many hidden treasures scattered along the shores of Sydney Harbor, like Manly Beach, Watsons Bay and Darling Harbor.

TheCityCase Package, which launches today, is a fully customizable package featuring the Paris Museum Pass, the Paris Metro Pass, and the new Restaurants & Nightlife Pass. The idea is that with a single package, customers will receive free admission to over sixty museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Versailles and Centre Pompidou, unlimited use of [...]

Have a case of the Post-Holiday Blues?  Intrepid Travel can help.  Now through January 21, over 100 Intrepid trips are on sale for up to 50% off.  Check out a few highlights below, or have a look at the full details here. Up to 50% off select trips departing before March 31, including: Okavango and [...]