Elaine Glusac

How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country.

An independent traveler let a tour company handle the details so she could savor the crashing waves, shore birds and fishing towns along the Fife Coastal Path.

The pros and cons of buying travel on a layaway plan.

‘The Off-Season Is Now Its Own Season’: Fall Travel Comes Into Its Own

Yes, it’s still summer, but it’s time to start strategizing. What to know about when and how to book your airline tickets, and avoid flight disruptions.

Sandy shorelines and fresh breezes characterize these six spots in the United States and Canada.

For most Americans planning international trips, this is the kind of travel insurance that’s a must.

Las tarifas aéreas más baratas vienen con restricciones más estrictas, sobre todo en términos de equipaje. Estos consejos te ayudarán a empacar menos.

As more airlines charge for traditional carry-on bags, those who don’t want to pay need to fit everything into a tote, small duffel bag, daypack or roomy purse. Here’s how.

Nuestra columnista de Frugal Traveler se sumergió en las rebajas de la temporada y encontró algunas de las mejores ofertas que ha visto en años.

Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at bargain prices.

The key is to adopt an “off-travel” mind-set and use off-season, off-peak, off-road and other offbeat strategies.

How falling airfares and foreign exchange rates influence where to look for deals this summer.

Travelers worried about the effects of budget and staffing cuts at U.S. parks can find glorious parks to the north. Here are some of the best.

Here are eight terms, some brand-new, others recently resurfaced, that match today’s travel trends.

En lugar de un costoso programa culinario de una semana, nuestra columnista probó clases en tres días, y aprendió algunas cosas sobre el mole, los tacos al pastor y la cultura local.

Instead of an expensive weeklong culinary program, our columnist sampled three day classes, and learned a few things about mole sauce, tacos al pastor and local culture.

Technology, planning and creative strategies can help you get around the most common airport pitfalls.

Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what you need to know.

Our Frugal Travel columnist took a budget-stretching, four-day trip to one of the world’s most expensive cities. Would chasing bargains lessen, or enhance, her experience?