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Cheap Alternatives to Expensive Hotels

Take a tour of various travel websites and you’ll see that hotel rooms are far from cheap these days. Add to the cost of accommodations, sky-high gas prices, airfare, and tips, and you’re lucky if you have enough money leftover to eat during your holiday. Fortunately, there are places you can rest comfortably while on a much-needed getaway that won’t break the bank. Some of the most popular include: Hostels: Granted, many of these cheap properties are designed for young, solo travelers; however, there are an increasing number of hostels welcoming budget travelers of all ages. The most affordable option … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of March 4 – 11, 2012

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Each and every week, there can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen different blogs appearing on the Insurance Blog. Keeping up with the Insurance Blog is a good way to stay informed about insurance changes that can affect your family. Use the Week in Review is a quick way to “ketchup”! Examining a Potential Health Insurance Plan I am, once again, attempting to find an affordable health insurance policy. In this blog, I go over what some of the abbreviations, phrases, and numbers in the health plan I am looking at actually mean. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on … Continue reading →

Affordable Winter Weekend Getaways

Are you looking for a way to chase away the winter blues? Maybe you just need an escape to cure a severe case of cabin fever. Regardless of the reason, the winter season can have you itching to jet-off to the sun, sand and surf. Unfortunately, if you are short on time and money a tropical getaway may not be possible. The good news is that there are a slew of other options available for those who only have the weekend to relax and unwind, including: Camping: There are nearly 400 National Parks in the United States, many of which … Continue reading →

Fun and Affordable Family Activities

Celebrating special occasions has never been more affordable thanks to some generous hotels, restaurants and other family-friendly attractions. Take a look at the deep discounts and freebies being offered right now for individuals commemorating major milestones: MOTHER’S DAY Moms get free admission to the Franklin Park Zoo in Massachusetts on Mother’s Day. (This freebie is being duplicated at hundreds of zoos nationwide. Check with your local zoo to see if mom can get in free on her special day.) BIRTHDAY Get free admission any time during the month of your birthday at one of the nine Medieval Times dinner theaters … Continue reading →

Affordable Family Ski Adventures

Nothing says fun like shooshing down a freshly groomed mountain on a sunny winter day with family and friends. Now, imagine how much more fun you could have knowing that you could hit the slopes without breaking the bank. In an effort to attract travel-weary, penny-pinching families right now, ski resorts from Maine to California are offering cost-saving deals, with Salt Lake City-area resorts offering some of the most incredible bargains. In addition, since 11 ski areas are located within an hour of the airport, competition among city hotels yields substantial savings too. Another way to keep money in your … Continue reading →

Budget Travel: More Affordable Family Fun

Who knew holding off on planning a summer vacation could pay off in the end? For all you parents who have wanted to take your kids on a summer trip, but simply couldn’t afford to do so because of record-breaking gas prices and mile-high airfares, you are in luck. The hotel industry is uniting to offer a helping hand to budget conscious families. The following lodgings are offering spectacular deals on accommodations for clans who want to make the most of the last days of summer. Take a look: COLORADO Right now the Far View Lodge inside Mesa Verde National … Continue reading →

Budget Travel: Affordable Family Fun

It’s not too late to get in one final family getaway before the new school year begins. If you have been sticking close to home because of rising fuel prices, then you will no doubt be happy to hear that several resorts throughout the United States are offering fabulous end of the summer discounts in an effort to make travel more affordable for cash strapped clans. Take a look at the rollbacks being offered by hotels along the East Coast: VIRGINIA Make this summer one to remember by taking your family on a trip back in time and giving your … Continue reading →

Affordable Travel Options in New York and Massachusetts

Would you believe me if I told you that you could stay at a hotel in Manhattan for less than $100? No, it doesn’t require sharing space with rats or a dozen other strangers. In fact, you’d be lucky to fit more than yourself and a couple of duffel bags in the room. The Jane, New York’s newest budget hotel, has 200 rooms to offer cash-strapped visitors to the Big Apple, but spacious they’re not. The word tight might not even do them justice. Most of the rooms are as compact as old-time railroad compartments and the shared bathroom is … Continue reading →

It’s a Gas—Even More Hotels Helping You Save This Summer

Last Friday marked the official start of summer. The days are longer and the sun is more intense. Unfortunately, now that the Summer Solstice has passed it means we are losing one to two minutes of daylight per day as we head towards winter. If that sad fact doesn’t act as a motivator for you to get out and enjoy the nice weather perhaps these next deals will. Lodgings across the country are offering money saving deals to entice you to spend part of your summer vacation with them. If high gas prices have you putting the brakes on your … Continue reading →

It’s a Gas—More Hotels Helping You Save Money This Summer

Who knew it would come to this? That hotels would actually be paying you to visit them? With the slew of gas saving travel packages being offered by lodgings from coast to coast, that’s pretty much what is happening–hotels, motels, inns and B&Bs across the country don’t want you to put the brakes on your summer road trip so they are providing generous discounts and rebates to travelers who choose to stay at their properties. Here’s a look at the latest offerings: COLORADO You can thank the Aspen Chamber of Commerce for this next gas rebate. The group is currently … Continue reading →