{"product_id":"9781941050170","title":"Budget Travel for the GENIUS","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have big travel dreams but a small budget? Perhaps you're financially strapped with family obligations, or you're a senior citizen on a fixed income. Maybe you're a single traveler without someone to share expenses or a college student living the ramen noodle life. \u003cstrong\u003eBudget Travel For the Genius \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides a roadmap for how you can save money and enjoy traveling, regardless of your bank account or your lifestyle situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd just because you're reading a book on budget travel doesn't mean you need to restrict yourself to hole-in-the-wall hotels in the middle of nowhere. In fact, depending on what you're seeking, you can find incredible deals for every kind of vacation experience - from luxury hotels, resorts and cruises to solid, road-trippin' style accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBudget Travel For the Genius \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides several proven strategies for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlashing the cost of your hotel room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoying complimentary upgrades on your resort or cruise vacation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnagging a great deal on airfare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping tricks that make roughing it not so rough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporating leisure travel into business trips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning spa trips and volunteer vacations for less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDining well on a budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaving money on souvenirs, internet access and entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximizing your transportation value by scoring car rental deals and taking public transportation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe No. 1 item you should never forget to pack, which can save you hundreds of dollars in museum and attraction costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich luxury bus company allows you to travel across the country for less than the cost of a cup of coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to turn your cell phone into a free Wi-Fi hotspot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacking hacks that will eliminate your airport baggage fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make a grilled cheese sandwich in your hotel room (and other ways to save on food).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to find discounted massage treatments and dinner theater tickets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBudget Travel For the Genius\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-read for anyone with a spirit of adventure and a yen for getting outside the familiar. Along the way, you'll be treated to funny traveler anecdotes, interactive quizzes and chapters to inspire you to think beyond the average American vacation. The methodology of budget traveling outlined in the book can be used in a variety of vacation settings, regardless of where you travel and how much you spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraveling on a budget doesn't just mean you'll save money - chances are, you'll have more fun and learn more about the culture of the places you travel to while you're doing it. \u003cstrong\u003eBudget Travel For the Genius \u003c\/strong\u003einspires you to embrace your most adventurous self and tap into the humor of life on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e About the Author: Cynthia J. Drake \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynthia J. 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