Comments on: Beat the credit crunch with our top 10 budget travel tips http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/ The ultimate collection of stylish boutique hotels worldwide. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:55:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: We ask the questions: Q&A with Luxury Travel editor, Alyson Cook | Travel Blog - Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique & Luxury Hotels http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-18284 We ask the questions: Q&A with Luxury Travel editor, Alyson Cook | Travel Blog - Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique & Luxury Hotels Tue, 11 May 2010 12:15:24 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-18284 [...] Credit crunch, schmedit crunch… what we all need during January’s bleaker moments is a bit of holiday escapism. So we quizzed editor of Luxury Travel magazine Alyson Cook about the highs and lows of luxury, and asked her for some luxe-for-less tips to make your budget go further… [...] [...] Credit crunch, schmedit crunch… what we all need during January’s bleaker moments is a bit of holiday escapism. So we quizzed editor of Luxury Travel magazine Alyson Cook about the highs and lows of luxury, and asked her for some luxe-for-less tips to make your budget go further… [...]

]]> By: Traincations http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-17739 Traincations Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:00:50 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-17739 [...] trips and, now, there’s the ‘traincation’ – thanks to the growing trend for budget boutique breaks and eco-luxe getaways, rail travel is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity. Of course, new [...] [...] trips and, now, there’s the ‘traincation’ – thanks to the growing trend for budget boutique breaks and eco-luxe getaways, rail travel is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity. Of course, new [...]

]]> By: pps http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-15369 pps Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:31:03 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-15369 Good tips! I also suggest to use a personal finance software with a cellphone or PDA phone. This makes recording and tracking expenses much easier. An Excel sheet on a PDA would do very well as a personal finance planner and it can be easily transferred to a PC for expenses tracking and archiving. Good tips! I also suggest to use a personal finance software with a cellphone or PDA phone. This makes recording and tracking expenses much easier. An Excel sheet on a PDA would do very well as a personal finance planner and it can be easily transferred to a PC for expenses tracking and archiving.

]]> By: Ed http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-12790 Ed Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:05:05 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-12790 Very shrewd tips! We shall now travel for longer and travel happier :) Very shrewd tips! We shall now travel for longer and travel happier :)

]]> By: Adam Rugel http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-12508 Adam Rugel Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:33:17 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-12508 [...] found the same – in fact shorter trips closer to home is one of our top 10 budget travel tips, and it’s interesting to see that this actually reflects what many Mr & Mrs Smith members [...] [...] found the same – in fact shorter trips closer to home is one of our top 10 budget travel tips, and it’s interesting to see that this actually reflects what many Mr & Mrs Smith members [...]

]]> By: Travel blog awards http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-12451 Travel blog awards Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:29:55 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-12451 [...] friends to vote; heck, even mention it to people you hate, and we promise to keep on publishing our travel tips, hotel low-downs, sexy fashion features, insider interviews, and all the lovely other stuff that [...] [...] friends to vote; heck, even mention it to people you hate, and we promise to keep on publishing our travel tips, hotel low-downs, sexy fashion features, insider interviews, and all the lovely other stuff that [...]

]]> By: Lifestyle and travel http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-11936 Lifestyle and travel Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:25:56 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-11936 [...] have any travel-trend predictions for this year? With the shaky economy, I think travellers will stay closer to home and rediscover local destinations. Even in times such as these, a weekend away for a little rest [...] [...] have any travel-trend predictions for this year? With the shaky economy, I think travellers will stay closer to home and rediscover local destinations. Even in times such as these, a weekend away for a little rest [...]

]]> By: Spot Cool Stuff http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-4776 Spot Cool Stuff Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:42:21 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-4776 Great tips! I'll add a #11) Make lunch your big meal of the day. Restaurants, especially in continental Europe and at large hotels, charge less for lunch than they do dinner even though the meal they serve is the exact same. Sometimes it is easier getting a great table at lunch too. Great tips!

I’ll add a #11) Make lunch your big meal of the day.

Restaurants, especially in continental Europe and at large hotels, charge less for lunch than they do dinner even though the meal they serve is the exact same. Sometimes it is easier getting a great table at lunch too.

]]> By: Luke http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-4755 Luke Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:10:34 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-4755 Good tips. When getting to the airport itself, I'd also suggest avoiding paying for petrol, or extortionate airport parking, by using a low cost airport transfer company like http://www.easybus.co.uk Good tips. When getting to the airport itself, I’d also suggest avoiding paying for petrol, or extortionate airport parking, by using a low cost airport transfer company like http://www.easybus.co.uk

]]> By: Nomadic Matt http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/2008/10/top-10-budget-travel-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2539 Nomadic Matt Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:31:59 +0000 http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/?p=391#comment-2539 Great tips! Great tips!

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