Here in the US we may be tightening our belts and opting for a staycation, but it’s not so elsewhere.  Research from Visit London and Visit Britain have found that convincing Brits of the value of a staycation has been a very tough sell.  Despite challenging economic times, UK residents will cut back in other areas of the budget in order to put a priority on vacation.
The research showed that although 90% of the population was cutting back on spending in general, only 45% were cutting back on holidays, breaks, or day trips.  Instead, spending was reduced on items such …read more

Sometimes your travel budget allows you to take a vacation, and other times you just have to dream about it.
If you’re in the dreaming category right now, then a subscription to Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel may have to hold you over until you can get back on the road again.

Each issue is packed full of real people vacations, with a variety of trips within the budget range.  The listing of the 40 Best Deals is a favorite for people looking for ideas, and may well get you started saving for your next trip.
At $11.97 for a year’s subscription (10 issues), …read more