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By Paul Hata

 One of the biggest parts of a travel and vacation budget is often the cost of getting from one place to another. It is important to budget for this important expense, and to consider some unique options, in order to make your travel dollars stretch as far as possible.

When choosing a rental car, it is important to choose the most economical and fuel efficient car that meets your needs.

Obviously, the size of your family will impact the choice of rental car, but compact and even subcompact cars can be great for motoring around cities, particularly when it comes time to park in those tight spots.

In addition, a smaller car will get better gas mileage, which is no small consideration, especially if you plan to do a lot of daily driving. And if you plan to travel far and wide, it may be important to choose a rental deal that provides unlimited miles, since charges for mileage overages can be quite costly.

When it comes to the decision of whether to accept or decline the optional collision coverage on a rental car, always be sure to see if you are already covered elsewhere.

For instance, your auto insurance company may already provide insurance coverage for rental cars, as may your credit card company. If you are covered by these policies, there is no need to accept the costly collision insurance offered by the rental car company.

And of course you will always want to top off your rental car with gasoline before dropping it off, as refueling charges by rental car companies are generally quite high.

Of course, there is a far less alternative to rental cars that few people take advantage of, but in many cities public transportation can be a far less costly, and far more convenient, alternative to paying to drive, and to park, a rental car.

Of course public transportation does not make sense in every location.

Many small towns, and even some larger cities have public transportation systems that are infrequent, inefficient, inconvenient or even nonexistent.

In other locations, however, using public transportation makes a lot of sense. In New York City, for instance, visitors can buy a pass that it good on all subways, buses and trains. The cost of a weekly pass can be less than what a visitor would pay to rent a car for a single day.

And public transportation provides an additional benefit as well; it frees the tourist from the hassles, and expense, of parking the rental car.

Many locations in New York, for instance, charge $20, $30 or even more for parking, and other major cities are almost as costly.

Getting around using public transportation is not as difficult as many people imagine either. Many public transportation companies, particularly those located in major tourist destinations, publish guides which give the route numbers to popular destinations, and bus drivers a train conductors in these locations are often quite adept at getting tourists where they need to go.

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Budget Travel Guide To India
By Paul Hata

 India has long been a dream destination for many people. India is a land of many contrasts, a land of many cultures, and a land of tradition.

India is home to millions of people, from many different religions and many different walks of life. It has been said that India is one of the places every person should she in his or her lifetime, and India is loved by many for its history, its charm and its people.

The country of India is a small one, but it enjoys a large reputation among travelers, historians and residents alike.

The country of India has given rise to some of the most influential people in history, including Mahatma Gandhi, Kalpana Chawla, and Sachin Tendulkar, among many others. Besides its history, India has many other charms for any visitor, including of course the warmth and beauty of the Indian people.

The fabulous temples, such as the Taj Mahal, have long been lures to travelers from all around the world, and the various religions and mythologies arising from India have been amazing people around the world for many centuries.

Many travelers assume that a fascinating vacation to an exotic locale like India is beyond their meager travel budget, but that is not the case.

There are many ways for travelers on a budget to enjoy the beauty, charm and many wonders of India without going over their travel budget.

The airfares to India largely depend on the city from which you depart. Airfares to India from the west coast and middle of the United States are generally higher than those from gateway cities, such as New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C., that are located further to the east.

Of course, as with airfare to any destination around the world, it is important to shop around as much as possible when booking a trip to India. The prices on flights to India and other places in Asia vary quite a bit from time to time, so be sure to check often for the best price.

India is also one of the places in the world where a package deal can actually save you money. India, like Thailand, Egypt, China and other exotic locations often has some very good tour package operators that take care of everything from flights and hotel to airport transfers and sightseeing excursions.

Unlike many areas around the world, where a package tour is a luxury option only for the well heeled, many tours of India are actually quite affordable. It is important for all potential visitors to India to explore these package options.

Whether you book your own airfare o India and hotel once you get there, or get a great deal on a package tour, a trip to India is sure to be a vacation you will never forget. India offers experiences and delights that simply are not available anywhere else in the world.

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Budget Travel At The Country’s National Parks
By Paul Hata

 When it comes to traveling on a budget, few things are as cost effective as pitching a tent in the wilderness of your favorite national park.

The tent campsites at national parks and state parks are among the least expensive to be found, and many intrepid travelers spend summer after summer hiking, fishing and enjoying the scenery at our country’s magnificent national parks.

Just because you are roughing it in the wilderness, however, does not mean that you will need to do no planning.

The least expensive and most desirable tent campgrounds at popular national parks like Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion and Yellowstone, often fill up quickly in the popular summer months, so it pays to book as far ahead as possible.

The internet makes the process of both finding and booking a campsite much easier, since most national parks have their own web sites, and their own reservations system.

Travel agents can also make reservations, for tent campsites, cabins and national park hotel properties.

And that brings us to our next subject. Not all national park travel involves camping in the wilderness. There are a number of cabins and hotel rooms available in almost every national park, and some of them are quite affordable.

As a matter of fact, unless you go far upscale, it is often less expensive to stay within the park than to book a motel or hotel in an adjoining community. And of course staying in the park is more convenient as well.

It is of course important to do plenty of research when booking any type of lodging at a national park, be it the most basic tent site or the most upscale hotel room.

One thing that it is a definite must is a knowledge of the weather at the time of the year you plan to visit.

When planning a visit to a national park, it is important to remember that such parks are often located in the mountains, and the weather conditions at these elevations can be quite different from that found at sea level.

For example, there are parts of Yosemite national park that never lose snow cover, and autumn and even late summer visitors should not be surprised to encounter a fresh coating of snow in some parts of the park.

The accessibility of the campground is another consideration. Many of the least expensive camp sites at major national parks are quite remote, and considerable hiking and backpacking may be required to reach these locations.

It is vital to inquire about such considerations when booking the reservation, and it may be necessary to make some compromises between price and convenience, especially if you are not an accomplished outdoorsman.

There is no doubt that camping or staying in a national park can be a relaxing, exhilarating and magical experience. As with any budget travel, however, it is important to thoroughly research your destination, and to shop around for the best deal you can find.

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