Car rental insurance is at best, confusing and, at worst, a waste of your money. Are you covered by personal car insurance? How about a credit card? And if you’re covered … what’s covered? To see some good advice on navigating the fine print, read the full story on our sister site, Living on the Cheap.
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Colorado Has Free Adventure and Fun for Everyone
Colorado is full of gorgeous scenery and trails to wonderful spots that are FREE and at your disposal 24/7. And it has more than its share of great (paid) attractions. But one web site will guide you to free activities, free festivals, free museums, free tours, free concerts, free demos, free samples, and free places of interest […]
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Plan Ahead to Save Money on This Year’s Vacation
If you’ve booked a summer vacation, we hope you planned carefully, saved up enough money to pay for the whole trip and are now looking forward to leaving your cares behind. But what happens when you’re actually away, and your brain enters vacation mode? It’s so easy to upgrade, add excursions and room-charge your way to […]
Save Money on Vacation by Booking Directly with Parks
Headed for a national park this summer? It’s not too early to book a room. Did you know that by booking online through a third party you often pay an additional reservation fee? Well, you won’t if you book through Xanterra Parks & Resorts, the official booking agent for many Western parks. Their service is FREE and […]
Look at Alternative Lodging to Pricey Hotel Rooms
Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean that you’re relegated to a fleabag motel that hasn’t seen a vacuum cleaner in years. On the contrary, with a bit of planning, you can be rewarded with some really unique experiences in stunning surroundings, especially if you think outside the typical chain hotel. Some ideas include farm stays, home rentals […]
Looking for a New Travel Rewards Card? We Have Tips
As airline rewards cards make changes to frequent flier program (with sometimes an entirely new set of rules), your travel credit card may be becoming less and less of a deal. So you find myself in need of a new card, one with rewards that really are rewarding. But there are so many cards out there, choosing the right […]
Headed to Chicago? Check Out Free and Cheap Entertainment
Chicago’s miserable winters — and they can be miserable — tend to scare people away. That just leaves more fun for the locals. Chicago has a lot of great, FREE things to do, whether you live here or you visit. Among them? The Cultural Center. Millennium Park. The Oriental Institute. The Lincoln Park Zoo. Garfield Park Conservatory. These are just […]
Springs Has Bountiful Free Attractions for Locals, Visitors
Taking a staycation this year, or entertaining relatives? Colorado Springs, at the foot of America’s mountain – Pikes Peak – offers many FREE attractions. Here is a sampler: Garden of the Gods. A city park worthy of national recognition, its stunning red sandstone eruptions, spires and hogbacks make a scenic setting for a leisurely stroll. […]