For the last four years, I’ve spent at least 4-6 weeks in Europe with my family. We usually go for two weeks over spring break or fall break and we almost always take a three-week European vacation with our kids during summer. Sometimes my husband and I even spend another …
Month: May 2019
What’s Your Travel Banking Back-up Plan?
These days I always have travel insurance, but what has gotten used more often is travel banking insurance. No, I don’t actually have a policy that protects my bank accounts, but I do always have multiple banking back-up plans for my money when I’m traveling around the world and living …
Paris: 50 ways to save time and money on your trip
Worried about what your upcoming trip to Paris might do to your wallet? Fear not, for EuroCheapo has you covered with this definitive list of our top 50 Paris budget travel tips! The City of Light might be Europe’s most visited, but it doesn’t need to be the most expensive. …
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5 Ways to Save on Your Next Rental Car Booking
Rental cars are usually not a huge travel expense. They’re certainly not on par with airfare and hotels, but they can definitely put a dent in your travel budget. Especially if you book last minute or on a weekend. I try to keep most of my travel expenses low and …
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London Restaurants: 10 ways to save on dining
There are thousands of restaurants in London that cover every imaginable cuisine. While they also cover every budget, how do you know where to start? And the knowledge that there are so many choices can make a disappointing, expensive meal taste all the more bitter. To help you start navigating …
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10 Beach Destinations Where You Can Easily Retire on Social Security Checks Alone
Are you dreaming of a beach life when you get into your senior years? Do you wish you could gaze out at the ocean with your morning coffee or at sunset on a regular basis, but assume that you can’t afford it? You may be right if you stay in …
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Why I Think Cruising is the Best Option for Multi-Generational Travel
A few days ago, my husband and I got home from our first cruise ever on the newer MSC Seaside. We also took my parents, and it was their first cruise ever! We usually go to Jamaica with them for spring break, but we opted to do a cruise this …
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The best affordable beach escapes in Spain
Hoping to escape the heat, hustle, and bustle of Madrid, Barcelona and other big cities in Spain this summer? Spain is literally lined with seaside options, and as temperatures rise these sandy retreats fill up. However, not all of these summer destinations are recommended for travelers trying to keep their …
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Barcelona: New additions to our hotel guide
As Barcelona remains toward the top of the list of destinations for Cheapos to visit, we want to be sure you have plenty of options to choose from when booking an affordable hotel. So before you plan your itinerary of architectural sightseeing, museum-hopping, wining and dining, and shopping until dropping, …
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I Have No Desire to Fly Southwest to Hawaii
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that Southwest Airlines now offers flights to Hawaii. This move has been anticipated by industry insiders for years, and it’s nice to finally see Southwest hauling people to paradise over the Pacific. New routes have already been announced and will …
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