Bad times can be the best times to travel (The Salt Lake Tribune) The stock market is swooning. The economy is wobbling. An election is pending. The future is foggy. Sounds like a great time to take a vacation. What better way to relieve stress?

Traveling takes affordable turn (The Tennessean) With the economy in distress, there might be no cheaper time to travel than this winter as a sharp drop in demand forces airlines, hotels and cruise companies to slash fares, cut rates and lower fees.

Ten (almost) free travel deals (USA Today) You can still get portions your trip for free if you book certain promotions or take advantage of some alternative modes of travel.