Your Frugal Travel Calendar for the Year Ahead
Mark your calendar to take advantage of sales, slow periods and the best travel deals.
Alaska in Winter: A Playground of Ice and Snow
Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter.
The Best Travel Deals for Travel Tuesday
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget
Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.
Thinking About a Solo Cruise? Here’s What to Know.
As solo cruising becomes more popular, pricing and cabin types are changing. Deals can be found, especially with advance planning, but it takes a little know-how.
Driving Through Eastern Canada in a Cheap R.V. Rental
When rental companies need to move their vehicles, they frequently offer one-way trips at a steep discount. Our Frugal Traveler snapped up a deal that took her through eastern Canada.
Exploring Chicago on a Budget
Recommendations from a city-dweller on where to find excellence in music, art, theater and food without spending a fortune.
What to Know About Hotel Day Passes
Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.
Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers
Are you a flexible traveler? Holland America’s standby cruises may be for you. The cost: $49 a day, excluding fees, taxes and extras. The catch: It might be a hair-raising, last-minute scramble.