Travel Savings
A Holiday Budget That Includes the Days Before You Leave
The first payment for a holiday may happen weeks before departure, and the last may arrive after you return.
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Work through the complete cost of a holiday, from bags and transfers to activities and the unplanned parts.
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Comparing Flights by Total Journey Cost Instead of Headline Fare
The lower airfare is not necessarily the lower travel cost, and the higher fare is not automatically the better choice.
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Choosing Travel Dates with a Flexible Calendar and Fixed Priorities
A flexible-date search needs a few fixed priorities.
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Cabin Bag or Checked Bag: Build the Packing List First
Traveling with cabin baggage can simplify an arrival, but it is not automatically the cheapest choice for every traveler.
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When a Low-Cost Airport Creates a More Expensive Arrival
An airport farther from the city can still be a good choice, especially when it is close to the place you actually want to stay.
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Direct Flight or Connection: Put a Value on the Extra Time
A connection is not simply a direct flight with a pause in the middle.
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A Night Flight and an Early Hotel Check-In Are Separate Decisions
Landing after an overnight flight and checking into a hotel are two separate events.
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Separate Tickets Need a Separate Backup Budget
Separate tickets can make an unusual route possible or reduce a quoted fare, but they also divide the journey into separate commitments.
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Airport Train, Bus or Taxi: Compare the Door-to-Door Trip
The best airport transfer is the one that suits your arrival, luggage and accommodation location.
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A City Transit Pass Versus Paying for Individual Trips
Start with an ordinary day of your visit: leave the room, explore one area, eat nearby and return.
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Walking More Without Turning the Holiday into an Endurance Test
Walking can reveal the spaces between a city's major sights and reduce transport spending, but a route should not become a test of endurance.
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A Rental Car for Two Days Instead of the Whole Vacation
A rental car does not have to be a week-long commitment.
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