by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 1, 2023 | Travel Tips
In this blog post, I will illustrate the benefits of having a zero-fee ATM card when traveling. Personally, I have been utilizing the Charles Schwab Debit Card alongside their exceptional Brokerage Checking Account. The most notable advantage? No maintenance fee or minimum balance requirement! Additionally, at the conclusion of each month, they reimburse all ATM charges incurred worldwide. Rest assured, it is a remarkable card that caters to all your travel necessities.
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.
by The Frugal Tourist | Feb 8, 2021 | Caribbean, North America, Travel Tips
Consistently recognized as having some of the world’s finest beaches, the Caribbean is considered to be a bucket-list destination for many travelers around the globe. Whether you prefer to be wholly tethered to white-sand beaches or experience an entirely different culture rich in history and tradition, the Caribbean islands have something glorious in store for you. But for the frugal tourist like myself, the expense associated with planning a trip to such a widely-popular destination like the Caribbean can be quite prohibitive. Above all, I do not advocate getting into debt just to make a dream vacation into reality. In this post, I’ll explore several strategies to assist you in mapping out your future Caribbean odyssey so you will not inflict a significant dent in your savings accounts. Let’s dive in!
