Travel Planning
Every trip starts with a dream, an idea. Travel books, movies and TV shows, magazines help you fill in the picture. Then use trip planners, weather websites, and specific resources to make your plan
Adventure Bid  [offsite link]
This great site lets you search for auctions by activity, region, and hot deals. After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater [offsite link]
This video documentary is about a road trip that shows the drive-in movie theaterīs impact on the United States. AutoPilot [offsite link]
This is an easy-to-use Highway Trip Planner. It will create a personalized driving itinerary with the along-the-way feature locating hotels/motels, restaurants, tourist attractions and more. Bank Holidays of the World [offsite link]
If you want to make sure that you donīt plan a trip to a country at a bad time, this site informs you of all the days when banks are closed due to religious or public events. Major or exceptional events such as elections, strikes, riots are also listed, as well as school holidays in many countries. There is also a Zodiac calendar. Easy to use.
Bid4Vacations [offsite link]
They have new auctions every week and feature Beach Vacations, Spa & Fitness Vacations, Family Fun Trips, cruises to exotic destinations, golf packages, Guest & Dude Ranches, Ski Vacations and Adventure Vacations to suit every taste and budget. BiddingforTravel.com  [offsite link]
A priceline.com cheat sheet, if you will. Designed as forums, priceline users post information on their recent bid acceptances. If you are new to priceline, or want to get an idea on who is accepting what, biddingfortravel.com is a great place to start. Budget Travel Agent Challenge
Itīs readers vs travel agents in a game of find the best value! Check out the Budget Travel Agent Challenge in the Budget Travel Forum. Budgeting Your Cash on a Trip 
Day by day money management on a trip takes discipline but itīs worth it for the experience. Carry a Guidebook for Your Home Area
Be ready to make your routine travel more interesting. Get a copy of the latest topnotch guidebook for your region and stash it in your glove compartment. There - ready for adventure!
Copycat Itineraries - Can You Beat the Pros?
Some package tours give great value for money. Others might be better as suggestions for going it on your own. Does Planning Your Trip Save Money? Yes.
Should you plan your trip to the last detail or be flexible and spontaneous? Here are some thoughts about the savings to be had by planning ahead from one who hates over-planning. Driving Distance Calculators [offsite link]
Easy to use calculator to find distances between selected U.S. cities. Also provides links to other calculators for driving distances in other parts of the world. Ebay Travel [offsite link]
Yes, you can get airline tickets, cruise vacations, car rentals, hotels, and more at Ebay. Explore the Benefits of Every Card in Your Wallet
The membership cards you carry may save you money on travel. Itīs worth researching the details of member benefits. Farecast the Travel Search Engine
Farecast provides predictive information on rates to help you make the best travel purchase decisions no more missed deals, always the right price. Frommerīs Budget Travel Magazine Travel Tips [offsite link]
Great tips on how to save money on travel around the world. Golf Pass Book [offsite link]
If you like to play golf in the western U.S., then this coupon book could save you money. Guided Tours on a Budget
There are many tour options out there in different price ranges. So wherever you set your budget, with the right planning, a tour of one kind or another should be within reach. Hotwire [offsite link]
This site has partnered with major airlines, hotels and car rental companies to negotiate savings up to 50%. Last Minute Auctions [offsite link]
This site has auctions for all kinds of locales, including cabins and castles. My Travel Guide [offsite link]
You can personalize this guide as you continue to plan your trip. Orbitz [offsite link]
Great deals on airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, travel deals and cruises. Priceline [offsite link]
If you can be flexible in your travel plans, you can save a lot of money here by naming your own price. Weīve used priceline.com with good results. Protect Your Home While on Vacation 
Use these tips to keep your home safe while youīre away on vacation. Romantic Vacations - Getting The Best One
A romantic vacation does not have to be expensive. Avoiding spur of the moment and advance planning can kick the romance into high gear, while keeping costs low and affordable. Special Needs Travelers
With the heightened security at airports, travelers with special needs should be aware of new regulations which will impact their travel.
Stay Away from the Centre and Save
Sometimes it can save money and still be enjoyable to stay in the suburbs or surrounding region of a major tourist city, and be a tourist-commuter. Talking Travel Radio Show [offsite link]
Tune in for this wonderful weekly radio talk show that you can listen to online. Thailand for Visitors [offsite link]
A look at the very tourist-oriented economy of Thailand along with help in exploring the many regions and cities of this country. The Practical Nomad - How to Travel the World Book Review
Ever dreamed about traveling around the world? Read this book to learn how to make your travel dreams come true on a budget. The Travel Channel [offsite link]
Great cable TV channel for armchair travelers. The Ultimate Trip Planner [offsite link]
This site has travel resources across the net where you can have your route planned automatically, get first-hand reports on where to stay, eat, and go, have a map made with a mark at your hotel or your friendīs house, and get a directory of web sites relating to a particular city. Time is Money Sometimes saving a view bucks just isn't worth the time or hassle
Picking the cheapest travel option should be a balanced combination of money and time spent on traveling. Figure out how valuable your time is to you and work it in to your travel budget.
Tipping Etiquette in Europe
If you travel overseas, you might want to be up to date on the proper way and when to tip people in service industries; waiters, baggage persons, guides or drivers, housekeeper, concierge, bartender etc. Here is a short breakdown. Travel Considerations Before You Go [offsite link]
Topics discussed here include passports, brochures, visas, what to take, luggage, packing and more. Trip Planning Public Forum [offsite link]
Read what others have to say about planning a trip, and add your own comments and wisdom, too. Trip to Europe at the Last Minute
Planning any travel can be a big hassle. Dashing off at the last minute can make you feel frazzled and stressed. Unless you follow these helpful tips. Valentine's Day Getaway on a Budget
What is more romantic than sweeping your significant other off their feet with a Valentine's Day Getaway. There are numerous ways to do this without it costing you an arm and a leg. Vintage Postcard Artwork [offsite link]
Love those old time postcards from classic travel destinations? This company offers classic postcards as large artwork for your home or office. Visiting TV and Movie Locations
"TV Tourism" - who ever would have thought such a thing would exist? But it does! TV and movie scenes are sometimes done in real places that look almost the same after the shooting has stopped and the crews deserted. It costs nothing to stand on the street and stare.
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