Monday, October 20, 2008

Strategies for navigating notoriously pricey cities like Tokyo, London, New York, and Honolulu, along with unique experiences in each that won't cost you a penny. read more

We recently asked through our blog for your advice on how to really stretch a dollar, and you more than came through. Here are some of our favorite tips. read more

• Blog: Complete Reader Submissions (60+ Comments)

They're not for everybody: Research, patience, good timing—and often a bit of luck and sweat—are required. But there's no beating the price. read more

• Free Walking Tours: NYC, Boston
• Share Cell Phone Camera Photos for Free
• Free Admission to Disney on Your Birthday
• Bank of America Cardholders Get Into 70 Museums Free

Every weekday, our blog dishes up the latest info on trip-planning websites and tools, events and openings, and the hottest destinations. Here's a sampling of budget-conscious posts.

• The Rise of Low-Fare Buses
• Which Airports Offer Free Wi-Fi?
• Hotel Chains That Do—and Don't—Charge for Internet Service
• Southeast Asia: $3 for a No-Frills Hotel Room
• Hotels.com's Impressive Rewards System
• Family Travel: Hostels That Aren't Hostile

We tapped writers here and abroad for advice on how to beat the high costs of Europe. read more

• Travel Mistakes to Avoid in England
• Italy by Public Transport
• Dining Cheaply but Well in Paris
• Bike European Cities for Free (or Nearly Free)
• How to Save on European Trains
• Iceland on Sale: The U.S. dollar buys twice as much as a year ago

The Secrets to Happy House Swapping What would possess someone to open her home to strangers? The opportunity to stay in theirs for free… Resources: Gas Watch Find the best gas prices and learn how to conserve fuel and tread with a lighter foot… Eat Street Food Without Ruining the Trip Expert advice on how to safely enjoy cheap, authentic street food.

BT editors write up a new deal each weekday, with frank analysis of included perks, extra fees, and what makes it a good value. A fall getaway may be cheaper than you think!

Arizona & New Mexico, From $48 Oregon & Washington, From $69 U.S. Wine Festivals, From $80 Caribbean Hotel Deals, From $96 Vegas Air/Hotel Deals From $122 Girlfriend Getaways, From $159 Boston, Air/Hotel, From $239 Grand Bahama Island, From $248

Grand Canyon Train Ride, From $270 Germany, 4 Nights/Car, $315 Cancún, Air/Hotel, 3 Nights, $418 Seattle & Victoria, Hotel/Cruise, $439 Toronto, Air/3 Nights, From $449 Ponce, Puerto Rico, From $488 Thanksgiving in Europe, From $569 Ireland Pub Tour, 4 Nights, $579

Can paradise on earth come cheap? Alexis Kelly, editor of the Fodor's guidebook to Tahiti and Polynesia, answers your questions on Tuesday, October 21 at noon (ET). Submit a question now.
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