Category Archives: cost-saving travel
New York on the cheap
As if. well everything’s relative and I guess that means New York’s version of cheap is Des Moines’ version of not-so-cheap but that said, the NYT had some suggestions for people visiting the Big City on a Tight Budget: – … Continue reading
Filed under cost-saving travel, lodging, new york city
megatrain
So i guess there’s a megatrain to go with the megabus in London – not sure how that works but worth finding out, especially since it seems to go to some places I go in England – like Bath.
Filed under cost-saving travel, England, train
Bus travel – the wave of the future in budget transportation?
It’s hard to imagine that bus travel is the wave of the future when it comes to budget transportation. Riding a big ol’ bus seems rather old-fashioned and non-green and a throw back, reminding me of my lost youth, 30 … Continue reading
Filed under adventure travel, bus service, chicago, cost-saving travel, Des Moines
A review: the Megabus from Chicago to Des Moines
I planned to blog from the road yesterday – specifically while cruising along Interstate 80 from Chicago to Des Moines in the Megabus but alas, the bus’s much-ballyhooed free WiFi was on the blink. The driver didn’t know why but … Continue reading
Filed under adventure travel, bus service, chicago, cost-saving travel, Des Moines
Last-minute airfare sales
If your schedule permits – and alas mine usually doesn’t – apparently this is the summer to find last-minute airfare sales, requiring you to leave in a few days, tomorrow or even today. So says an AP story I read … Continue reading
Filed under cost-saving travel, flights
Megabus reviews
Overall, the Megabus – from Des Moines to Chicago and Des Moines to Iowa City – got good reviews in a story by a DM Register columnist today. Sure there was a delay and snafu here or there but overall, … Continue reading
Filed under bus service, chicago, cost-saving travel, Iowa, Iowa city
summer travel bargains
Here’s what I heard from the editor of Budget Travel mag who was on NPR today: – as the Great Recession continues, we’re all still looking for bargains. (you betcha) – – airfares high, so stick to the road trip … Continue reading
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Megabus to Chicago!
I did book a $13.50 roundtrip tix on the megabus from Des Moines to Chicago for my son in August, when he’s going to Loolapalooza. The price was too right – even if we don’t end up using the tix … Continue reading
Filed under bus service, chicago, cost-saving travel, Des Moines
Airline miles morass – pt 2
I’m determined to use up my American Airline miles not only to save money but so I never have to deal with the company’s rewards system again. Way too cumbersome to book travel – and too expensive too. I need … Continue reading
Filed under air mileage, airfare, cost-saving travel, Uncategorized
Portland promos: deal or no deal pt.2
So I get this very enticing guide from the Portland Oregon tourism folks that makes me want to not only visit Portland but move there – and I notice among other things that one hotel has a special “car-free package” … Continue reading
Filed under cost-saving travel, oregon, portland
