While I usually believe that planning is the best way to save money, there are some ways to save on a last minute vacation.

March is a great month for budget-conscious travelers looking to get away. Winter crowds begin to thin out and it’s still weeks before summer, which means more tranquility and a better chance for lower airfare and accommodation rates. Toss in some decent weather and you’ve got the perfect recipe for that last minute trip. These […]

Want to plan an exciting vacation without spending an arm and a leg? Here are cheap vacation ideas for 2022.

Megan is a Senior Editor, SEO for SmarterTravel Media. Megan started with SmarterTravel Media’s Airfarewatchdog way back in 2008, moved over to FamilyVacationCritic, and finally SmarterTravel in 2021. Originally from Massachusetts, she has lived in Nova Scotia, London, and New York City. She has spent nearly every summer (or at least part of it) on Prince Edward Island. She has started to go out of her comfort zone while traveling- most recently exploring caves and boogie boarding on a FlowRider.

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Megan is a Senior Editor, SEO for SmarterTravel Media. Megan started with SmarterTravel Media’s Airfarewatchdog way back in 2008, moved over to FamilyVacationCritic, and finally SmarterTravel in 2021. Originally from Massachusetts, she has lived in Nova Scotia, London, and New York City. She has spent nearly every summer (or at least part of it) on Prince Edward Island. She has started to go out of her comfort zone while traveling- most recently exploring caves and boogie boarding on a FlowRider.

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A few months ago, I had the opportunity to book an awesome trip to California with my sister. It was a super last-minute and I wasn’t even sure if I’d go right away, but I was so grateful for the opportunity. One of my favorite singers from my childhood, Stacie Orrico, was having a one-time

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Want to plan an exciting vacation without spending an arm and a leg? Here are cheap vacation ideas for 2022.

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I was inspired to write a post to help you continue to travel, even if it has to be at the last minute!

Megan is a Senior Editor, SEO for SmarterTravel Media. Megan started with SmarterTravel Media’s Airfarewatchdog way back in 2008, moved over to FamilyVacationCritic, and finally SmarterTravel in 2021. Originally from Massachusetts, she has lived in Nova Scotia, London, and New York City. She has spent nearly every summer (or at least part of it) on Prince Edward Island. She has started to go out of her comfort zone while traveling- most recently exploring caves and boogie boarding on a FlowRider.

If you’re not careful, you can spend your whole life planning a trip you never take. A spontaneous trip or spontaneous adventure can be the cure for just that problem!

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Want to go on an exotic vacation but think it’s way out of your price range? Think again, these cheap vacations are no doubt exotic, offering breathtaking scenery along with a host of things to see and do. From the Caribbean to Europe, South America, Asia and beyond, these destinations offer some of the cheapest, […]

If you’re not careful, you can spend your whole life planning a trip you never take. A spontaneous trip or spontaneous adventure can be the cure for just that problem!

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I’m a tad biased when it comes to cruising. I think it’s just about the best vacation you can take, both in terms of value and experience. But that doesn’t mean that everyone will have an incredible vacation. The truth of the matter is that unexpected things will happen on any vacation, and some of these are out of your control. While I like to focus on the best aspects of cruising, I wanted to highlight some of the issues and situations that can ruin a cruise to help future cruisers avoid frustration. Some of these things are avoidable, and

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Want to plan an exciting vacation without spending an arm and a leg? Here are cheap vacation ideas for 2022.

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