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Cheapest Way to Get From Las Vegas Airport to Strip

The cheapest way to get from the Las Vegas airport to the Strip depends on the number of travelers. A solo traveler can save money by taking a shuttle, but 2 or more travelers are probably better off taking a taxi if their hotel is on the Strip.

Tips for Cheaper Hotels in Manhattan

10 Tips for Cheaper Hotels in Manhattan

New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the United States (second only to Miami). With a bit of digging, however, it is possible to find cheap accommodations in Manhattan. These 10 tips for cheaper hotels in Manhattan offer unique strategies to save money on lodging.

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Ko Olina Lagoons in Hawaii Offer Great Snorkelling

I had the privilege of visiting Waikiki, Hawaii for two weeks. We rented a condo at the Waikiki Banyan) and a car from Priceline (at $14 per day). The family has settled in nicely and we have been visiting our obligatory tourist attractions (especially Waikiki beach). Anyone who knows Waikiki also knows that this beach […]

Las Vegas 24 Hour Buffet Pass

Las Vegas 24 Hour Buffet Pass

The Las Vegas 24 hour buffet pass is a deal that lets you visit select buffets as often as you like within a 24 hour period. For just $50, its worth it for those travellers wishing to eat at 2 or more buffets during their stay in Vegas. Here is an overview of how it works along with some tips to get the most of your pass and avoid long lineups.

Ten Tips for Cheaper Vacations

Ten Tips For Cheaper Vacations

I was recently on a United Airlines flight to Las Vegas and read an article in their magazine on how to save money on travel.  The article, as you might expect, was full of suggestions on why you should choose United for all your flight and travel needs.  It was a mediocre article at best […]

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Who has the cheapest passport photos in Canada?

I recently had to get some passport photos taken for myself and my 2 daughters. I didn’t really give it much though who has the cheapest passport photos in Canada, so I went to Walmart. Didn’t give it a second thought. Afterall, Walmart is heap right? My mistake. It turns out Costco is half the price for photos.

I found out the hard way they aren’t quite so cheap afterall, especially for passport photos. The pictures for me and my 2 daughters was $15.99 each, or $53.73 for all 3 after 12% HST (BC Resident). It wasn’t until several weeks later that I discovered Costco does passport photos and that the price is only $7.99 per person, exactly half the price of Walmart. It was too late for me, but had I known I would have saved over $26 on photos.