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6 Great destinations with affordable and luxurious eco-resorts
Resorts are defined as a luxury option when traveling. Instead of staying at a 2 or 3 star hotel, you’d be staying at a 5 star establishment that delivers all the bells and whistles along with a few...
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22 Cheap destinations for 2015 with great weather in June
Since June is an extremely popular month for vacations in the US and Canada, it can make for some interesting situations since nearly all Europeans wait until July and August for a long summer retreat....
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3 Weird and disturbing facts about US to Europe airfares in 2014
Recently I updated and expanded my article from last year showing the cheapest European airports to fly into from the US and Canada. You might find the list itself interesting, especially as this year...
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Budget-friendly ways to travel with your dog or cat
More than 56 million households in the United States have at least one dog, and over 45 million households have at least one cat. Considering the number of Americans that travel each year, chances are...
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Theme park passes: Are they worth the money? Here’s what to consider
From California to Florida, theme parks can be found throughout the states. These parks are great for all ages and group sizes. When most plan a day at their favorite park, they usually just prepare...
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My favorite travel gear: Pro tips for backpacks and accessories
While researching for this site, and in the decades before that, I’ve literally spent well over 5 years traveling around the world with a backpack and computer bag. In all of that time I’ve tested...
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Best credit cards for travel: Miles, points, and no foreign fees
Preparing for yet another long overseas trip, I decided it was time to check my wallet and figure out which credit card was best for travel. On my last trip I spent a small fortune on foreign...
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17 Cheap and warm places to go over Christmas & New Years weeks
Spending the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks with family and friends is the longstanding tradition in most of the Western world, but those based in the colder northern climates are looking for...
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iPad prices in 39 countries around the world: iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and more
Apple has just announced the new batch of iPads along with some other updates, and they are launching them in late October, 2014 in most of the world at the same time. As we’ve done in the past, we...
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Working on a cruise ship: Pay, hours, conditions, and secrets
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on a cruise ship? If so, you are obviously not alone. Even for those too young to remember “The Love Boat,” it looks like a glamorous and...
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Uber for travel: Use the service to save money & add luxury
There are very few places in the world where normal taxis are cheap, easy, safe, reliable, and predictable. You are normally lucky to get two of those five traits when using taxis in a new destination,...
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Price of a 5-kilometer Uber ride in 67 cities around the world
The revolution in the taxi industry around the world has been very controversial in many cities and countries as the “ride sharing” service known as Uber has moved in. Leaving the politics of that...
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23 Cheap destinations for 2016 with great weather in May
Anyone looking for an affordable destination with very good weather during the month of May will be happy to know that the list of possibilities is long. There are fascinating cities in most regions of...
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27 Cheap destinations for 2016 with great weather in June
Since June is an extremely popular month for vacations in the US and Canada, it can make for some interesting situations since nearly all Europeans wait until July and August for a long summer retreat....
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174 World cities by latitude: Things line up in surprising ways
While this site mostly deals with the economics of world travel, we’ve also included typical weather and climate information for each destination for each month of the year. Hopefully this is useful to...
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Flights are cheapest 2 to 5 months before departure: 2016 advice update
It’s a common question. Someone is planning a trip for several months out and they are wondering if they should buy the cheapest ticket available now, or wait and hope the fare drops at least a bit. If...
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Global Backpacker Index is fully updated for 2018
Every year Price of Travel updates our Backpacker Index, which now ranks 138 major tourist destinations around the world by price from cheapest to most expensive. First launched in late 2010, the most...
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14 Best cool destinations to avoid the summer heat
For most of the year we help people find destinations with “great weather” and that usually means that it's warmer there than where you live. But more of us are living in places with scorching summers...
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19 Cheap and warm places to go over 2019 Christmas & New Years weeks
Spending the Christmas and New Year's holiday weeks with family and friends is the longstanding tradition in most of the Western world, but those based in the colder northern climates are looking for...
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Guide to the best destinations for solo travelers
There are many great reasons to travel by yourself, although many of us do it primarily because we can't find companions to join us on trips that last weeks or months or years. Since 2010 I've been...
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