Vacation and travel tips on a budget

Long weekends and holidays can be pricey, planning and organizing is a must when you have limited funds. Most people tend to plan a major vacation once a year. They save their pennies and ante up when the time comes. But not everyone has the luxury of taking off more than a day or two.

TRAVEL GUIDE: 48 hours in Manchester

Manchester is the third most visited city in the UK after London and Birmingham. That somehow isn’t surprising. From Old Trafford and the Curry Mile to rich cultural hotspots the Lowry Centre and Urbis, Manchester is a truly vibrant city with sights, sounds and entertainment to suit all tastes. Here are our tips for a perfect 48 hour weekend in the city... Related Stories Free Windsor ...

Airfares to go up, but you can still get a deal

If you thought summer airfares were high, brace yourself. Experts predict they could get even higher, but there are still ways to save money. The 33's Duarte Geraldino has the money-saving tips. The airline industry was one of the hardest hit in this recession and the effects are lingering: higher ticket prices.

Kingfisher, British Airways enter code-sharing aggrement

Kingfisher Airlines Monday said it has entered into a code sharing arrangement with British Airways (BA) under which both the carriers will use each other's flight network to and from India, Sri Lanka, Britain and Europe from Sep 15.

Tropical Storm Strengthens, Eyes South Texas

Tropical Storm Hermine strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico as it set its sights on Texas and Mexico. Hurricane watches are issued for the South Texas coast.

Tips to ease Hurricane Earl travel grief

Hurricane Earl threatens to make a mess of the Labor Day weekend for travelers. With that in mind, Bob Diener, president of getaroom.com, put together this list of tips to help minimize the grief.