2 Great Travel Ideas in a Recession

Cruises. Cruises have always been a great value because they provide all the food lodging and much of the entertainment. In this down economy with all the specials on cruises, they might be the overall best value in a vacation, period. You can see the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Europe, China, and more from the comfort of a cruise ship, and possibly pay as little as $75 a day for lodging, food and more.

Cheap vacation lodging tip: Book a rental house or condo for large groups. Unless you are in love with the amenities (like a 24-hour maid, room services, etc.) of a resort, hotel or motel, try renting a condo or home. If you are traveling with a large group, you can split the costs and can cook all your meals in full kitchens. This can save hundreds of dollars and you’ll have more space to relax, too.

Traveling in a Recession

There's a popular myth that when gas prices go up, then plane ticket prices go up as well. Get ready for a shock: It's not entirely true! The economics of how this works are a little sketchy, but airlines make more money by filling cheap seats than they do by charging more for regular seats. This is true because most people will just opt to not fly if the price of a ticket goes up, and they'll either stay home, or drive. Unless it's a business trip or an emergency, the typical person likes to save money, but also likes to have nice things. So with the perception that a ticket is 'discounted' people are more likely to purchase a plane ticket, even if they weren't planning on a trip, because who can pass up a cheap airline ticket?
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The Best Free Travel Guides

If you're traveling in the US, chances are you're going to need a guide of some kind while you're visiting a city you've never been to. Even if you have been to the city before, it's always nice to have a handy travel guide that you can refer to in case you are lacking for something to do.