Many people have a bucket list of one or several travel locations they would like to visit. And these bucket-list destinations are probably not cheap. If you are thinking of going to one of these travel locations in the near future, you may want to consider planning a trip sooner rather than later, as costs to visit these destinations are only likely to increase in the future.

In Less Than a Year, You Might Not Be Able to Travel to These Six Locations

Travel is, for many of us, a distinctly rewarding experience—yet it comes at a price. Sky-high flight costs, accommodation costs, and overpriced restaurants can make budgeting seem impossible, and suddenly, booking that trip quickly becomes daunting instead of exciting. While we can’t promise your dream getaway will ever be a bargain, our editors have picked up a few tips and tricks during their years of traveling for cutting costs. Travel is for making memories, so it is important to carefully plan your spending to make the most out of your trip. Here is how to stretch every penny with the golden rules of affordable travel our editors swear by.

The Golden Rules of Affordable Travel

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A Piece of Travel

A U.S. passport can take months to process. But if you don't want to wait that long and put your travel plans on hold, you're in luck. Americans can travel to these seven destinations without a passport.

7 Wonderful Places Americans Can Visit Without a Passport

Philadelphia, PA

Baltimore, MD

Planning your next adventure? While exploring new cities can be exciting, it’s essential to stay informed about potential risks, especially when it comes to robberies. Here’s a rundown of the most robbery-prone cities in America, what thieves are targeting, and who’s most at risk. Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore...

Travel Alert! These U.S. Cities Have the Highest Robbery Rates

But back in the middle of the 20th century, air travel was a luxurious affair. Passengers got dressed up, seats were padded and roomy, and meals were served on trays, with cocktails in crystal glasses. That glamorous vision of air travel of yesteryear was thanks primarily to Pan American World...

A Famous Bygone Airline Is Returning to the Skies in 2025

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

TheStreet

The airline is upping the routes it runs to multiple cities in Florida from the East Coast.

Southwest to launch four new flights to cities you want to get to

Travel + Leisure

I booked a mother-daughter trip to Europe using points and miles — luxury hotels and business-class flights included. Here's how you can do the same.

How I Booked a Week in Europe Using Points and Miles

These smart companies are seeing a spike in clients.

Forget checking bags at airports: Here's a cheaper way to travel

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. Are you usually that person at the airport sprinting to the departure gate, or are you the anxious flyer lurking around the boarding area for hours before takeoff? If you’ve ever done either, you’ve probably asked yourself: How early should I get to the airport?

How Early Should I Get to the Airport?

NewsNation

Financial fraud is the most common form of cybercrime experienced by travelers.

5 tips for protecting your phone while traveling abroad

Here's what you should know before leaving the airport during your next long layover.

Can You Leave the Airport During a Layover? What to Know

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. KEY POINTS. Some countries' currencies have gotten...

Top 5 Countries to Travel to While the U.S. Dollar Is Strong

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Older women often have to manage difficult financial issues and the demographic most at risk of homelessness, currently, is older women. Therefore, it’s incumbent on us to look for strategies to mitigate senior financial problems. And money blocks is a great place to start. So, What Is a Money...

The Baker’s Dozen (or 13) of Money Blocks

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

We live in an era where we see a lot of oversimplified advice — especially with the heavy focus on short-form video content — since that’s most likely to go viral. Along those lines, we often see people making claims about the best time of day or day of week to book flights. Is there any truth to this? Let’s unpack it a bit…

Is There A Best Time To Book Flights? No, But Use These Tricks…

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Traveling with grandchildren provides a wonderful bonding opportunity for grandparents. But you'll need to plan to take along some family travel documents to help the journey go smoothly, and get through tricky security checkpoints without incident. What documentation you need will also depend on your destination. While you can pick...

Travel Documents Needed for Grandchildren

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Travel Over 50 – Where to Go?

My prior Sixty and Me blog covered the reasons why we travel. Now, where to go? Many of us have a long list of potential destinations....

Travel Over 50 – Where to Go?

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