Oct 08 2008
Readers,
Sorry that I haven’t updated recently. I’ve been on vacation and that caused me to rethink the direction this blog. This blog will continue to focus on saving money for travelers however it will be heavily focused on cruising as this is what genre of travel I know best. There will still be other travel tidbits but I think my readers will be best served by this area of expertise. Let me know if you have questions or concerns.
Thanks for reading
KD
Sep 20 2008
Graceland
Year after year, millions of visitors visit the famous home of Elvis. That much we know. What you may not know is that many of those people claim to have see the ghost of the The King eating a peanut butter and banana sandwich in almost every room of the mansion. It’s true that Elvis died in Memphis mansion on August 16, 1977. You’ll have to visit yourself to see if his ghosts is still about. You can buy the basic Graceland Mansion Tour for $27.00. That’ll get you self guided audio tour that lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours. The Graceland Platinum Tour tickets are $32.00. This tour gives you self-guided access the mansion, the jumpsuits collection, the Elvis Automobile Museum and the some more private areas. It’s not as cheap as I’d like but it is The King.
Sep 17 2008
Alcatraz Island
Our next Spooky Travel Destination is both cheap a bit pricey. Alcatraz Island is not only the home of the famous federal prison, it’s also the a federal park thus there’s no fee to visit the island. What will set you back a few bucks is the ferry to the island. You can buy ferry tickets from the official Alcatraz ferry at Alcatraz Cruises. They guarantee the lowest prices. The cheapest ticket is the Day Tour which gives you a look at the island as “a civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US history.”
This tour includes a 45 minute audio presentation “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour,” an orientation video by Discovery Channel; ranger and docent tours; historic gardens and abundant wildlife. (Who knew there this was this much to Alacatraz?)
I’ll admit this is little pricey for the cheap traveler but it’s Alcatraz so it’s worth it.
Hint: There is no food service available on the island . Only water is available on the island itself. Eating, drinking and smoking is only allowed at the dock level.
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Check Spooky Destination #1 and Spooky Destination #2.
Sep 15 2008
Jack the Ripper Tours
Every tour of London throws in a little Jack the Ripper trivia and history but what you really need is a tour that’s completely centered around one of the word’s most famous serial killers. I suggest a walking tour. They’re more intimate, give you a bit of exercise and they’ll usually much cheaper than bus tours. One that particularly caught my eye was Jack the Ripper Walk. Guide Richard Jones has gotten rave reviews for authenticity and detail. They promise small groups, give you an intensive look at all the the murders, lets you use sign up online and costs only $12.50 for a 1 3/4 tour.
Check out Spooky Destination #1 HERE.
Sep 14 2008
Halloween is nearing and now would be a good time for the cheap traveler to try out spooky scary travel destinations. This week we’ll cover five spook destinations. Firs up is….
The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast
This Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted of killing her entire father and stepmother in this Fall River, Massachutes Home. For first time in it’s history, the public is allowed to stay overnight. Stays are very pricey. They’ll run you between $175-225 a night for an overnight in one of the eight rooms. No worries cheap travelers, tours are $12.50 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and college students with ID and $5.00 for all children ages 15 and under.
For this price, you’ll you get a guided tour and be allowed to take pictures. Just watch your back.
Aug 16 2008
This is one of my favorite tips. Get travel size toiletries by stowing away samples in the months before your trip. Companies give away deodorant, toothpaste, facial cleanser and a host of other travel size products year round. Here are a few current samples I found:
Those are just a few of the travel size freebies you can find across the net. Remember it takes about 6 weeks for them arrive so order ahead of time. When the products arrive toss them into your toiletry bag. When you’re ready to travel, all you’ve got to do is zip up and go.
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