photo credit: stjnky Houston is one of the most popular destinations in the state of Texas. It can also be expensive to find lodging there. Although it might take some searching, there are some budget-friendly options that can be found in this Texas city. 1. Crowne Plaza Sugar Land Suites- This is a 3.5 star [...]

Photo credit: juhansonin More often than not, house rentals, or vacation rentals, can offer more amenities and provide more space than most typical hotel rooms. Plus, they can often save you money, especially when you are traveling with a group of people. House rentals can be found everywhere, from skiing destinations to the beach. They [...]

photo credit: JasonDGreat It is a fact that the room that you get depends on how you made your hotel reservations. Although this might not sound fair, and in many cases it’s not, it does happen. For example, if you book your hotel room on the hotel’s website and you book the most expensive rate [...]

photo credit: The Consumerist So, you think you’ve found some great hotel rates and you’ve booked your dream vacation…You did your research, you packed your bags, and now you’re ready to set off on your trip. You know exactly how much money your hotel is going to cost you because you spent an ample amount [...]

5 tips on how to understand the system of hotel rates and make sure you’re getting the best deal.

photo credit: ActiveSteve Hostels might sometimes get a bad reputation, but they normally get those reputations from people who haven’t really stayed in them. The truth is, a hostel can be a great place to stay and even in popular European destinations you can find them for less than $20 per night. So what is [...]

photo credit: fw_gadget Hilton Head Island might not be known as a budget-friendly destination, but if you make wise choices as far as dining and accommodations go, it can still certainly be enjoyed without having to fork over a lot of money. For starters, going in the off-season will definitely save you some cash. So [...]

photo credit: lam_chihang The Great Wolf Lodge is a popular indoor water park resort that has several locations throughout the United States. The first one originated in Wisconsin Dells, which calls itself the “indoor water park capital of the world.”  Today, a Great Wolf Lodge can be found in the Poconos, Virginia, and Ohio.

photo credit: Karenjw Although the Galapagos Islands get a reputation for being very expensive, and to an extent they are, this shouldn’t stop budget travelers from attempting to visit them. Even though it might take some creativity to visit them, it can be accomplished on a budget. Here are 5 ways that you can visit [...]

Florida vacations can be a lot of fun, and luckily they offer something for the entire family. Staying at a resort can be a good way of combining the sunny weather, fantastic attractions, and wonderful amenities. A good resort can be a world unto itself and offer anything that could possibly need in accommodations. The [...]