London Layover - Visit London on a Budget

There are certain cities in the world where you are likely to experience a long layover in your air travels. One of the most common of these is the London layover. I experienced a 19-hour stop there in early July.
Most of us don't want to do anything that will risk a missed flight. But if you have at least eight hours between your flights, do you really want to spend that time in a Heathrow or Gatwick terminal when there is so much to see and experience in Central London? Both airports have efficient train connections to the center of the city. Just be sure to allow plenty of time for delays and long security lines.
If you have a minimum of half a day to spend in London, you won't be making a comprehensive tour. But here is a step by step approach to making the most of your London layover.
London Layover - Visit London on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 22:31:45.
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Deals for the Week of Aug. 30
Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out fall travel deals. This week's deals include $300 off a beach vacation, cruises priced from $50/day per person and deeply discounted gift certificates from Restaurant.com.
Deals for the Week of Aug. 30 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 02:11:52.
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10 Great College Football Venues on a Budget
It's almost time to kick off another college football season! Each year, I promise myself I will visit a new school and sample the atmosphere around my favorite spectator sport. I certainly haven't been to nearly as many campuses as I would like to visit, but here are tips for budget visits to 10 great college football venues. It's tough to pick just 10 when there are so many more that deserve mention, so please feel free to add budget tips and observations about your favorite college football sites. Let the games begin!
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10 Great College Football Venues on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 00:05:35.
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Fall Travel Deals
On this blog each week, you'll find fairly perishable travel deals that usually are good for only a few days. But there are some travel providers who make offers that are tied to the season and therefore have more staying power. They'll be offering fall discounts to fill empty seats, beds and cabins. Here are some tips for getting around and some fall activities; airfare deals; cruise and all-inclusive resort discounts; and hotel deals. Check back frequently, because the pages will be updated throughout the autumn months.
Fall Travel Deals originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 23:17:17.
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Deals for the Week of Aug. 23
Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out fall travel deals. This week's deals include cruise cabin upgrades, free nights at Caribbean resorts and airfare sales between the U.S. and Europe.
Deals for the Week of Aug. 23 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 00:24:56.
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