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Make A Wish In Palermo

Sicily’s glorious city of Palermo strongly reflects the multitude of customs that have influenced it over the years. Palermo is a place with a rich and diverse flavour, drawing as it does on Arabic, French, Spanish and Byzantine influences. Some of the buildings date from as far back as the 11th and 12th century, one of the most striking being the beautiful Palazzo dei Normanni. Palermo boasts a long and interesting history and today it is still a lively and vibrant city. Here are a few tips and... [Read the full story]

Amsterdam On The Cheap

Amsterdam, Netherlands, is an ideal place for budget minded visitors to have fun. There’s plenty to do and see, and like most European cities it offers a good dose of edifying venues such as museum visits and art galleries. But there are also lots of fun things to do in Amsterdam as well. Obtaining an ‘I Amsterdam’ card, will give visitors free travel and free entry to a lot of local attractions (this includes canal boat trips) and 25% reduction in select restaurants. The card is reasonably... [Read the full story]

Santorini, Greece – Cheap Fun In The Sun

You know the saying “The best things in life are free.” Well, the sunsets on the Greek island of Santorini are said to be among the most beautiful in the world. And budget-conscious travellers to Santorini can enjoy beautiful sunsets every day –at no extra charge! In terms of a bargain, Santorini represents a very good value in the Greek islands. The towns are said to be shopper’s paradises, with local goods on sale for reasonable prices. What’s fun to do? Cycling, even if you’re not... [Read the full story]

Look for Lower Airfare Pricing

With the recent reduction in the price of oil, many airlines are eliminating their fuel surcharges. This will provide a nice reduction (from $20 to $100 per ticket) in air pricing. At this point, Lufthansa, Northwest, British Airways, Delta and Virgin Atlantic have dropped the fuel surcharge fees. This is setting precedent, so more airlines will likely follow suit.  Read More →

Krakow, Poland – Cheap Places To Stay and Things To Do

Krakow (also known as Crakow) http://www.krakow.pl/en/ is becoming a wonderful tourist destination, and it is good to know that it can easily accommodate budget travellers. Here are just a few handy hints to help the budget traveller get the full benefit of a stay in Krakow without going bust (and have a lot of fun as well.) Accommodation for the economy minded visitor to Krakow can be found at the Bursa Jagiellonska Hostel http://www.bursa.krakow.pl/hostel/en/ in Podgorze, one of Krakow’s central... [Read the full story]

Europe is Suddenly Cheaper!

The bad economy has brought some good news as well; the dollar to Euro exchange rate is now moving in the dollar’s favor. Earlier this year, the dollar cost more than $1.50 per Euro; now one Euro costs $1.27.  That will make a great deal of difference in what your hotel or restaurant meals will cost on your trip. For instance, if your hotel is 100 euros per night and you stay 5 nights, it will cost you $635.  Earlier this year, at the same 100 euros per night, your hotel would have cost... [Read the full story]

Sightseeing on a Budget in Lisbon, Portugal

Here are a few handy tips to help the budget traveler get the most out of their stay in Lisbon, and have some fun without breaking the bank. Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in the 1100s, is a renowned city flavored with centuries of history. The climate is kind to spending time outdoors, walking and sightseeing, quite comfortably. Lisbon boasts a host of interesting museums and beautiful historic sights. The Torre de Belem is an ornate 16th century Manueline... [Read the full story]