by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 22, 2024 | Travel Tips
In this post, I’m going to talk about why a zero-fee ATM card is a game-changer when you’re traveling the world. I’ve been using the Charles Schwab Debit Card along with their awesome Brokerage Checking Account, and let me tell you, it’s been a lifesaver. The best part? No maintenance fees and no worries about keeping a minimum balance. Plus, they cover all your ATM fees from anywhere in the world at the end of each month. It’s an amazing card that’s got your back for all your travel needs.
by The Frugal Tourist Team | Jan 21, 2024 | Hotels, Travel Tips
Want to snag a complimentary hotel upgrade for your birthday, honeymoon, or graduation? Check out these free email templates! This blog post lists the secrets on making your requests pop; therefore, boosting your chances of a sweet upgrade. Make your special occasion even more memorable by getting an upgrade through these handy hotel upgrade email templates.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jul 22, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel Tips
Discover the magic of Paris without breaking the bank! In this blog post, we unveil 25 incredible free sites to explore in the City of Lights. From iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower views to hidden gems, street markets, and art deco metro stations, this budget-friendly guide will help you make the most of your Parisian adventure without spending a cent.
by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 14, 2022 | Travel Tips, USA
With over 400 stunning national parks speckled across the country, the United States boasts an array of some of the most striking landscapes to be found around the globe. While some of these parks are free to enter, several of the major players require a reasonable fee. This can be quite prohibitive to some, especially if cash is tight. The National Park Services recently released the list of entrance-fee free days for this year. Therefore, anyone can now experience the splendor of the great outdoors, regardless of budget and income.
by Monica Fish | Mar 20, 2021 | Travel Tips
While 7 out of 8 U.S. timeshares owners are satisfied, one-in-four Americans have trouble paying their bills. In a world of tough choices, a timeshare invoice is probably placed at the bottom of a stack of bills. Do you have an unwanted timeshare? Is the maintenance fee a financial burden? Similar to other commitments, you can’t just walk away from a timeshare company. Here are five ways you can “divorce” your timeshare legally that don’t include paying thousands of dollars of upfront fees to timeshare exit companies or to a timeshare lawyer. Read along.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 28, 2021 | Travel Tips
Travel has been completely jolted because of the unprecedented effects of COVID19. But with the rollout of multiple vaccines that have already started arriving into people’s arms compounded by pandemic fatigue (a.k.a. cabin fever), people have started to gain more confidence in mapping out their vacations in the near future. As such, demand is expected to substantially grow once we are finally out of the woods. In this post, I will go over the top search engines that have consistently generated cheap airfare, so you are guaranteed to get the best bang for your buck when shopping for plane tickets.
