Can you travel for less than you live on at home? (MSN Money Canada) Budget travelers dispel the myth that you can't afford a grand tour around the world. Last year, after a farewell Mexican dinner, my friend Barbara Green gave hugs goodbye to her friends in New York, got on a plane for Quito, Ecuador, and took off with plans for a months-long vacation.

Don't get burned on that weekend getaway (Miami Herald) Just when it seems you can't afford a vacation, you've probably never needed one more. Take heart. There are ways to get out of town without breaking the bank. We asked travel experts and dug through savvy sources to uncover ways to save on that much-needed, well-deserved getaway, whether it's a grand tour of Europe or a road trip to Grandma's house.

Poll: International Travelers Don't Know Where to Find Best Airfare Prices (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Research shows small, independent websites have best prices 85 percent of the time.