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Save Big on Holiday Travel

Ken & Daria Dolan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

As consumers continue to keep a tight hold on their purse strings, we have no doubt that many of you will cut back or even eliminate your travel this holiday season. But, we also know that these vacations and family visits are special, and millions of Americans will hit the road despite the economy. If you are planning air travel this holiday season, be prepared to pay more—especially for airfare—deal with crowded planes and very little service. The fee-happy airlines and hotels aren't going to help you travel cheaper, but we will! Here are time-tested travel tips sure to help you reduce stress during the year's busiest travel season while helping you get the most for your money .

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Airline Passenger's Bill of Rights is Updated!

Ken Dolan — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Hooray for air travelers... IT'S A START!

The Department of Transportation recently released a beefed-up version of its airline passenger's "Bill of Rights" requiring airlines to pay for lost luggage and disclose hidden fees... among other provisions.

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Give Yourself Credit For Traveling Abroad; It'll Save You Money

Guest Contributor — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:46:13 GMT

If you're planning an overseas vacation, here's what you need to know about how to prepare for foreign purchases. Learn how to get the best exchange rates, be sure your credit card will work overseas and more!

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Easy Way to Score Travel Discounts

Daria Dolan — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:06:15 GMT

Believe it or not, sometimes our children CAN teach us something! Our daughter Meredith called from work yesterday, something she never does. Naturally when I heard her voice, I assumed something terrible had happened! (You mothers can relate to that.) However, when I heard the excitement in her voice, I relaxed and just listened. She and our son-in-law, Keith, are going on vacation next week to Colorado and, being a very “thrifty” (some would say “cheap”) couple, they scoured airline and hotel deals for a couple of months before pulling the trigger and booking their trip. They found a wonderful deal at an upscale hotel in Vail, Colorado which was advertising, “Stay two nights and get the third night FREE.” But, after inquiring further about the special, they were told that the particular 6 nights that they wanted to book were not part of the deal! Since the room rates were still very good for the quality of the hotel, they booked it anyway. My son-in-law, never one to take “no” for an answer, went back on the hotel website yesterday, exactly one month later, and discovered the week they have booked is suddenly part of the "3 nights for...

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Plan the Perfect Vacation on a Budget

Ken Dolan — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:37:00 GMT

We know times are tight, but we're here to tell you that it is possible to go on vacation without taking a bite out of your budget! Our Straight Talk guide will show you how to have an enjoyable trip without breaking the bank.

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How to Plan the Perfect Vacation--Even on a Budget

Ken Dolan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:12:00 GMT

Planning the perfect vacation without breaking the bank? It really is possible. We'll share our game plan for putting together an ideal getaway - whether it's sand or snow you're after - that won't have you pinching pennies. It all starts with our secret to success: flexibility.

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10 More Fabulous Freebies

Ken Dolan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT

The best things in life really are free - and we're going to share even more steals for you to take advantage of! Don't let these tough economic times get you down. Our list of fabulous freebies continues here.

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Tried and True Holiday Travel Tips--Save Money, Time and Hassle

Ken Dolan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:00 GMT

The joy of the holidays can quickly become overshadowed by stress - especially when it comes to traveling. We want to help you put some merriment back in the season! Save money and minimize the hassle of holiday travel with our tried and true advice.

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