There are certain cities in the world where you are likely to experience a long layover in your air travels. One of the most common of these is the London layover. I experienced a 19-hour stop there in early July.

Most of us don't want to do anything that will risk a missed flight. But if you have at least eight hours between your flights, do you really want to spend that time in a Heathrow or Gatwick terminal when there is so much to see and experience in Central London? Both airports have efficient train connections to the center of the city. Just be sure to allow plenty of time for delays and long security lines.

If you have a minimum of  half a day to spend in London, you won't be making a comprehensive tour. But here is a step by step approach to making the most of your London layover.

London Layover - Visit London on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 22:31:45.

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Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out fall travel deals. This week's deals include $300 off a beach vacation, cruises priced from $50/day per person and deeply discounted gift certificates from Restaurant.com.

Deals for the Week of Aug. 30 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 02:11:52.

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It's almost time to kick off another college football season! Each year, I promise myself I will visit a new school and sample the atmosphere around my favorite spectator sport.  I certainly haven't been to nearly as many campuses as I would like to visit, but here are tips for budget visits to 10 great college football venues. It's tough to pick just 10 when there are so many more that deserve mention, so please feel free to add budget tips and observations about your favorite college football sites. Let the games begin!

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10 Great College Football Venues on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 00:05:35.

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On this blog each week, you'll find fairly perishable travel deals that usually are good for only a few days. But there are some travel providers who make offers that are tied to the season and therefore have more staying power. They'll be offering fall discounts to fill empty seats, beds and cabins. Here are some tips for getting around and some fall activities; airfare deals; cruise and all-inclusive resort discounts; and hotel deals. Check back frequently, because the pages will be updated throughout the autumn months.

Fall Travel Deals originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 23:17:17.

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Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals.  Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out fall travel deals. This week's deals include cruise cabin upgrades, free nights at Caribbean resorts and airfare sales between the U.S. and Europe.

Deals for the Week of Aug. 23 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 00:24:56.

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Whenever I visit a city, I like to find money-saving ways to enjoy whatever is available. In Vienna, the parks and grand boulevards make for some wonderful sightseeing.

The popularity of cycling is increasing worldwide, but Europeans have long enjoyed peddling their way through their cities. It only makes sense that someone there would find an affordable way to enjoy a bike ride.

City Bike Vienna offers 60 locations where you can pay a very modest fee and hop on a bike. In fact, the first hour is free.

City Bike Vienna - Bike Rental on a Budget originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 00:01:20.

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There has never been a time when it has been more important to 'pack light.' Airlines will penalize you as never before if you show up at the airport with lots of heavy luggage. Budget travelers must be light on their feet if they are going to take advantage of cheaper ground transportation. Security searches of your bags will drag on longer if personnel have three pieces rather than one. Find out how to pack light using a step-by-step approach. It takes a little more effort and planning, but lightweight travel can be rewarding.

Pack Light - Lightweight Travel originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 22:32:26.

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The fall colors are still many weeks away, but summer is starting to wind down for many of us. Our children again are catching school buses or moving into college housing. Fall airfare sales are starting to show up across the Internet. Perhaps you've been thinking about getting away in the weeks ahead. Whether you decide to check out cooler weather and smaller crowds at Disney World in Orlando or the vibrant nightlife in Berlin, there are a number of places where the autumn is one of the best seasons for finding great prices and smaller crowds. Check out 12 value destinations for fall.

Destinations for Fall Budget Travel originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 22:29:51.

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Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals.  Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out Summer deals. This week's deals include round trip airfares from the U.S. to Europe from $568, hotel and flight deals for Las Vegas and discounts on last-minute adventure travel.

Deals for the Week of Aug. 16 originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 00:05:50.

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For decades now, travelers in Japan have booked capsule hotel rooms for convenience and savings. In some cases, the 'rooms' are better described as a large box equipped with a bed and a nightstand, as well as a shelf for writing or using a laptop. Could this concept reach beyond Asia to other parts of the world where the need for budget travel comes in sharp conflict with high real estate prices and sharp hotel demand?

It's already happening. At airports in Western Europe, it's possible to book a small cabin in the terminal for as little as four hours. Such an establishment is now coming to Manhattan as well.

Crowded airports and busy streets are not the best places to sleep, but sometimes they prove most cost-effective. Read more about the capsule hotel as a budget travel trend.

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Capsule Hotel - An Option for Travel in Japan Goes Worldwide originally appeared on About.com Budget Travel on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 at 22:25:14.

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