Simply Thrifty

May 18th, 2008

Saving Money on Hotels

I’m looking into hotels for when I attend a conference in Las Vegas in a few months. Last year I chose an inexpensive casino and regretted it. The room was disgusting, I had to pay for cabs or the monorail at least twice a day, and there was no in room coffee or […]

By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

November 12th, 2007

Just flew in from Las Vegas…

 
…and boy are my arms tired.
Sorry.
Forgive my delay in posting. I was at the Blog World and New Media Expo in Las Vegas, learning some awesome tips to help me be a better blogger for you. Besides learning a lot about blogging, I learned when it comes to Vegas, you do indeed get what you […]

By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

October 22nd, 2007

Cheap Airfare: Does it pay to book online?

 
I’m a little cranky this morning. I just got socked with hundreds of dollars in fees from an online “discount” travel site and there’s not a whole lot I can do about it. Trust me, there are better ways to get cheap airline tickets.
I ‘m going out of town for a conference next month. I […]

By Deborah Ng -- 4 comments

February 28th, 2007

Summer Vacation Money Saving Tips

With a summer-proof house, you would certainly want a good vacation!
Summer vacation rates are often high, but if you look hard enough, you can find vacation deals.
Check out these other vacation money saving tips posts:
 

Tips on How to Save Money on Vacays
Save Money Going to Italy
Save Money on Vacation Rentals

All you need to know is […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

February 12th, 2007

How to Save on Money with and on Vacation Rentals

Instead of having to suffer the exorbitant rates of hotels and resorts, choose to have a vacation rental home instead. Although there’s no room and house cleaning services, you’ll at least save lots of money on the room rates and enjoy the advantage of having your own kitchen and living room.
Also, if you’re sure that […]

By Noel -- 1 comment

February 9th, 2007

Save Money Going to Italy

Single or taken, going to Italy is one great Valentine’s day get away, don’t you think?
But if you’ve been just plainly planning a trip to Europe since time immemorial, specifically Italy, then here are some guidelines on how to save a few Benjamins on that trip:
1. The Euro has considerably grown against the US dollar. […]

By Noel -- 1 comment

November 28th, 2006

Money Saving Tips During Vacations

It is not bad to reward yourself for working so hard to earn money for your basic needs and those of your family. Vacations are truly great getaways that would help you unwind and recharge your energy so you’ll feel more invigorated at work.
However, not all people really do enjoy vacation trips. That is because […]

By Noel -- 1 comment

October 25th, 2006

Skiing Vacation For The Budget Conscious

Although a skiing vacation can be quite expensive, there are many ways to trim down cost in such a trip. Even with a tight budget, you and your kids can enjoy the sight of snow-capped hills and experience exhilarating ski and snowboarding activities. Here are some useful tips that could help you save a lot […]

By Noel -- 1 comment

October 3rd, 2006

Gas Consumption Tips

How do you get more out of your gas? Here are some more tips to save on your fuel bill:
1. Avoid Rush Hour. An idle engine in the middle of a bumper-to-bumper traffic consumes substantial amount of fuel. If you can (you actually should, hehe) go to your office earlier to avoid congested traffic. Scheduling […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

August 29th, 2006

Off Peak Travel Deals

Sharon Rosenberg of MiamiHerald wrote an article about end-of-summer travel deals. One can really save on costs by having your vacation off-peak.
A lot of the travel sites has a “discount” or “deals” page. These are some of the places I use to search for good travel deals.
Cheaptickes.com, priceline.com, hotels.com, skyauction.com, travelocity.com, […]

By Noel -- 3 comments