According to the 2017 LearnVest Money Habits and Confessions Survey, nearly three-quarters of vacationers say they went into debt paying for their trips. If you’d rather stay ahead of the game and stick within a tighter budget, these destinations offer a fun and affordable way to do just that. San Antonio, Texas San Antonio offers […]
Paris itineraries: one week in Paris for $1000
Hi Frugalistas! The other week in my Plan Your Trip to France Facebook group (you can sign up here if you aren’t already a member), I posted an article from the New York Times which demonstrated a $1000 (US) day in Paris for just $100. Group member Hollie was so excited by the article, as […]
French Riviera travel: a day trip to Cassis
Hi Frugalistas! I love the French Riviera and Mediterranean vacations, and I’m always looking for new French Riviera travel destinations to explore. While there are many daytrips from Marseille, my friend KB and I decided a day trip to Cassis would make an interesting comparison to the city. So a visit to Cassis it was. […]
How Flying by Private Jet is Cheaper Than you Think
Most people think that flying by private jet is an experience best reserved for the elite. Whether it’s the smaller size, the flexible take-off times or even just the leather seats, it all feels off limits to a good chunk of the population. It’s understandable, as the words ‘private jet’ are only really heard or […]
What Are a Few of Top Spots for Entertainment in Malta?
Have you ever been to Malta? Do you love the Mediterranean climate? Then this is the place to be! Malta is a hidden gem that holds adventures beyond your imaginations. Better yet, the weather never changes. Malta is well known for having sunny weather, even during the cold seasons such as winter. And do you […]
Is Marseille worth visiting? Things to do in Marseille
Hi Frugalistas! I love the South of France and am always looking for new things to do and see in Provence and the Côte d’Azur. I’d travelled through Marseille to Nice by train, but never visited, despite it being one of the largest South of France cities. When I told people my friend KB and […]
What are the Most Expensive Countries for Uninsured Tourists?
New research by MoneySuperMarket has revealed that holidaymakers who don’t have travel insurance and need medical treatment when they are abroad can end up paying as much as £100,000 in bills. The same data also showed that 1 in 10 Brits do not pay for travel insurance despite the fact that more than one third […]
British Airways First Class Review: British Airways 787 Dreamliner Review
Hi Frugalistas! I’m thrilled to bring you this special British Airways First Class review from David C. Moore, author of . David and his wife Helene started their special trip in a very special way – in the British Airways 787 Dreamliner First Class from London to Santiago. I’ve had the opportunity to try the […]
How to find discount Business class airfares
Hi Frugalistas! I get many enquiries from readers about ways to find discount Business Class airfares. Long term readers may recognise this old post from 2014, which I’m updating with my best ways to find discount Business Class travel, regardless of where you live and where you are planning on traveling too. […]
Your Paris itinerary: plan your three day trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! I hope you are enjoying my Paris itinerary series, whether you are planning a trip to Paris, or just like reading about Paris. Following from my one and two day Paris itineraries, I’m now considering what to do on a three day trip to Paris. Paris in three days definitely gives you far […]