Tag Archives: budget

Student Budget Trip – Honolulu

Hawaii truly is a paradise. Floating in the bright blue Pacific, our island state draws in millions of tourists every year for the sunshine, tropical scenery, and relaxing yet exciting attractions. Few destinations have as much international appeal as Hawaii, which is partly why its capital, Honolulu, is so expensive to visit. It may be…
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America’s Most Affordable Cities 2015

Budgets are a major aspect of travel and it's your pocketbook that almost always ultimately determines your destination and duration of your stay. There are tons of affordable options in the U.S. and according to Yahoo! Finance and other reputable sources, these cities made the top ten for affordable American destinations in 2015. 1. Birmingham,…
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Budgeting Los Angeles

The City of Angels draws in upwards of 40 million visitors every year, most of which come from right here in the United States. But why? As the second-largest city in the country, Los Angeles has a long and illustrious history with entertainment, fame, and above all, pursuing the American Dream. People flock to the…
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Budgeting San Francisco

Simply put, San Francisco is expensive. According to CBS Money Watch, San Francisco made the list as a fourth most expensive city in America, behind Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Honolulu. But we don't want to cut out the Bay City just because it's expensive. Resplendent with beauty, full of vivacious charm and historical integrity, San Francisco…
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New Year’s Travel Deals

Celebrate the New Year with a well-deserved vacation! You don't have to break the bank, though, but visit one of these amazing affordable destinations that don't skimp on the sites. From East Coast towns to islands in the Gulf of Mexico and perhaps even the Caribbean, your student group will ring in the New Year…
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Budget Choices for Affordable Travel

Budgeting for a vacation can be both exciting and stressful even if you know what you're doing. There are some choices that one must make to get the most out of even the smallest budgets so take a look and see what you can do to maximize your student travel budget for an affordable and…
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Small Town Budget Trips: New England

While the great, big, historic towns of New England may be amazing - and they are - these small towns scattered through wilderness and coastlines of the northeast are hidden gems of history, culture, and unique personalities. Moreover, they're much more affordable than their big sisters like Boston and Philadelphia so you can fit any…
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Luxury for Less: Big City, Small Budget

Below are some of the most sought after travel destinations in the U.S. making them some of the most expensive. While some are more affordable than others, you can make them all work for your budget with a little finesse. Read on to discover how you can have luxury for less in these big budget…
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Student Travel Budget – San Diego Trip

You all deserve that senior year vacation celebration, before or after graduation, to commemorate your hard work. California is on everyone's bucket list for its endless warm climate, sunny skies, and an ocean that just won't quit. While San Diego isn't California's most affordable city to live in, it can definitely fit into any budget…
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An Argument for Public Transportation

The utilization of public transportation by vacationers is on the rise with 57% of U.S. travelers dedicating their transit needs to the visiting city. Millennials, travelers ages 18-34, are actually the most likely to utilize public transit, 68% of them in fact. However, there is still a stigma on public transportation that tells of dirtier…
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