Skip to our recommendation: Turo Not everyone owns a car. Even if you have a driver’s license, owning a car can be quite cost prohibitive. First, you have to buy a car, which can cost upwards of $20,000…. Read More >
Find the Best Hotel Price
No need to search multiple websites looking for the best hotel deal…let Trivago do it for you! Trivago’s hotel search allows you to compare hotel prices from over 200 booking sites for more than 700,000 hotels worldwide. Search… Read More >
Travel Insurance – What to Know
There’s nothing quite as exciting as hopping a flight and jetting off on some exotic getaway. In fact, it’s often as much of a gas for seasoned business travelers as it is for young backpackers. But one thing… Read More >
Budgeting on Vacation: When to Save and When to Spend
No matter how big or small, planning a vacation will require some budgeting. Once you’ve saved for a while and transferred your vacation fund to your checking account for easy access while traveling, there are ways to get the… Read More >
Hotel Perks…beyond the free breakfast!
I’m guest posting today for my friend Karen Dawkins…she’s the expert when it comes to budget friendly family vacations, and she’ll WOW you with her clever ideas. Head over to her site, Family Travels on a Budget to… Read More >
Raleigh, NC: A Budget Vacation Paradise
Hello, Budget Diet friends, from sunny Raleigh, North Carolina. Y’all probably know about Raleigh’s southern hospitality, sweet tea and Carolina BBQ, but did you know we’ve been dubbed Smithsonian of the South? That’s right! Besides great southern friendliness… Read More >
Don’t Do These 7 Things When Booking Your Vacation Flight
Whether it is a summer getaway or a trip planned to occur down the road, too many travelers make a mistake here or there that ends up turning their vacation into a financial nightmare. Given that the economy… Read More >
Crazy Ways to Save Money on Travel
The sun, the sand, the surf… bright lights, big city… snow covered mountains… whatever your vacation dream, it’s time to make it a reality! Stop dreaming, start traveling with these crazy ways to save money on your next… Read More >
SAVE on your San Antonio Vacation
Known as one of the nation’s most affordable vacation destinations, San Antonio will make your summer getaway even more value packed with over 50 discounts and deals.
The Top 5 Tips for Using the Disney Dining Plan
Used properly, the Disney Dining Plan can save you hundreds—or even thousands—on your Walt Disney World vacation, depending on the number of people in your party and the foods you like to eat. The resort actually offers several… Read More >
Top Ways to Save on Travel
Save on Travel 1) Sleep in hostels– Staying in hotels with no notice can often take the large majority of your vacation budget as well as taking up a lot of time due to no spaces. One way… Read More >
Stretching Your Vacation Dollar
Whatever your vacation budget, by the time you get to your destination most of the money has been spent on airfare and lodging.Now it’s just you, your purse or wallet and a finite amount of money for food… Read More >
Planning for a Stress Free Vacation
While vacations are suppose to be fun, they can also be extremely hectic and stressful. Between connecting flights at the airport and language barriers, an out of the country trip can really fry your nerves. You will want… Read More >
How to Save Money in NYC: New York on a Budget
New York City Guide Aaahhh, New York…how does one begin to describe and do it justice with words alone? I’m not sure it is possible as many say much of the pleasure of visiting the city lies in… Read More >
Summer Fun for Less!
Summer is right around the corner and the kids are almost done with school. Amazingly enough, summer is one of the more expensive times throughout the year for a few reasons. In today’s article, you’ll learn how to… Read More >
Visit Washington D.C. on a Budget!
Washington D.C. is a budget travelers paradise! FREE things to do in Washington D.C. • White House • National Mall • Washington Monument • Smithsonian • Lincoln Memorial • Library of Congress • Ford’s Theatre • Jefferson Memorial… Read More >
Budget Travel Tips Beyond the Ordinary
6 Unique Budget Travel Tips It’s time to re-think how you save money on travel, so you can stop dreaming and start traveling! Deal First, Destination Second The Budget Diet Girl’s money-saving travel wisdom…deal first, destination second. It… Read More >
Senior Citizen Discounts
Did you know that many Senior Citizen discounts start as early as age 50? We’re flattered to still get carded in our 40’s, and then suddenly we’re offered senior discounts at age 50! Don’t be ashamed, take the… Read More >
Planning A Summer Road Trip On A Budget
Summer sunshine and heat brings thoughts of getting away from it all for a week or two, and what kind of trip is more fun than a road trip? Road trips are about the journey, not the destination–if… Read More >
Disney Discounts
Planning a trip to Disney? Trying to do Disney on a budget? Check out MouseSavers.com for every imaginable Disney discount! There are over 300 pages of discounts, tips & tricks to plan your Disney vacation on a budget!… Read More >