I'm looking forward to participating ... as soon as I figure out how to get to the blog site.

Posted By Rae Leaper on April 14, 2007, 3:29 PM

How to avoid the single supplement, IOW sites/organizations/cruises/ etc, that do not punish the single traveler?

Posted By C, Monroe on April 16, 2007, 5:31 AM

I'd like to see some discussion of travel in the Middle East: Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, etc.

Posted By Annette Maggiora on April 16, 2007, 7:04 AM

I would like to see on the travel blog a daily survey of the best travel packages available. I often find I have just missed a good offer. Plus packages, cruises, and tours motivate me to plan trips.

Queen M.

Posted By Queen M. on April 16, 2007, 7:25 AM

You just made our day with your wonderful article on US train trips! This anticipated trip has been in our plans for years, but hadn't yet done the research to decide exactly where to go! The Denver to Oakland (California Zephyr) is just what we have been looking for!

Posted By Elaine Kennedy on April 16, 2007, 7:41 AM

Grand Canyon, PA supposedly has much potential for a weekend trip; any contributions and suggestions would be wonderful!

Posted By Elaine Kennedy on April 16, 2007, 7:43 AM

(1) would like to see people's short trip information , if they enjoyed their trips, and found interesting things for fun & pleasure?
(2) great deals (value)? get what one pays for?
thanks, Jim

Posted By Jim Rufus on April 16, 2007, 7:54 AM

I wish BT opened back the "Forum" they had before where users could exchange travel ideas about destinations, tourist traps, good hotels, restaurants, etc by country.

Frommer's website has it and I think it will only add value to your website/magazine if you did open it again.

Please consider this in the near future.

Posted By Juan on April 16, 2007, 7:56 AM

One thing Budget Travel could use is an index of articles by subject matter that is updated quarterly.

Posted By John on April 16, 2007, 7:57 AM

This sounds like a neat blog

Posted By Mickey on April 16, 2007, 8:11 AM

Perhaps do more on 'green travel'..closer to home getaways where you can get there by train and walk or use the subway...e.g. Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard Square, a mecca of restaurants and shops; and outdoor lovers can go kayaking on the Charles River, or explore the Harvard Museum of Natural History with its world famous 'glass flowers', minerals (and meteorites) dinosaurs, and zoological galleries.

Posted By Blue Magruder on April 16, 2007, 8:15 AM

Ditto to John's posting earlier this morning. A periodic index of articles by subject matter would be ever-so-helpful.

Posted By Veda on April 16, 2007, 8:16 AM

I'd like to see suggestions for reasonably priced multi-generational family destinations - e.g., right now, I'm looking for an East Coast summer destination that includes ocean, bay or lake, things to do for toddler and 20-somethings and 50-60 somethings. Thanks!

Posted By LVS on April 16, 2007, 8:50 AM

I ditto the single traveler written by C. Monroe - April 16, 2007

Posted By Sue Williams on April 16, 2007, 9:16 AM

More about single travel - what groups are going where, and when travel agencies/cruises are allowing singles to go without the supplement. There are so many of us and the travel world does not seem to recognize it.

Posted By Anna on April 16, 2007, 9:21 AM

I would love to see info. for the single traveler listed on a regular basis. This information is often hard to find without contacting each vendor.

Posted By Marvin on April 16, 2007, 10:12 AM

Good luck with your blog. I like you new web design. And I like the idea of a travel blog.

hugh

Posted By Hugh ONeill on April 16, 2007, 10:24 AM

Maybe having a section where people let us know where the hot spots, must-sees, and the best of the best eats are to get a taste of in their fair city. Where someone on a budget could max out their travel dollar.

Posted By Trinidad on April 16, 2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks, Dad!

Posted By Sean on April 16, 2007, 10:31 AM

I would like to travel and know that I can get lodging and pay for one (1) person. Everything is always quoted for a double and since I will only use the facilities for one person, why whould I pay for two? This "single supplement" business is for the birds.

Posted By S. Sinacore on April 16, 2007, 11:15 AM

I would like itemized breakdowns of trip info when you blog about trips available so we can pick and choose when we try to repeat trips.

Posted By Mark on April 16, 2007, 12:03 PM

Would like some road trips for seniors. Example: I have plans for a 2008 trip from WA state to Alberta, two night stop over in Glacier Nat'l Park. I have the planning to do for two couples.

Posted By Doll on April 16, 2007, 1:50 PM

Amen to all those asking about the Single Supplements, what a royal rip off! It's time for Budget Travel Magazine to help us by using its influence and the power of its readers to change these archaic pricing policies. I'd also like to see some singles package offers that might be out there..... let's be clear that by singles I mean one person traveling vs. wanting a "singles cruise" or such. Thanks. BTW: LOVE the idea of a blog for budget travelers!

Posted By Donna D. on April 16, 2007, 4:49 PM

We took a Whole Views tour in India thoroughly enjoying the services of the drivers and guides. We recommend the trip.
John and Joyce Hatfield

Posted By Joyce Hatfield on April 16, 2007, 5:33 PM

Erik, Paul and I are looking for a hotel in Athens for one night before we start a cruise. It does not have to be fancy- just clean and friendly...any ideas?
Also, if you have any guides you would recommend in Cairo, Athens, Istanbul, and Izmir...we could avoid the ship's package tours,
thanks

Posted By Sylvia Bush on April 16, 2007, 5:37 PM

I concur that information, such as Frommers shares, is very interesting.

Also would like to know more about smaller travel companies.

Posted By BEP on April 16, 2007, 7:29 PM

I love budget travel but you guys are definitely needing more articles for Asian travel!

Posted By gia thompson on April 17, 2007, 4:28 AM

Hello Editor Erik,
We, the Aunt and Uncle, are taking nieces, age 15 and 13 to Ireland in June. Would like to locate one or two upscale country manors or B&B's from which to base two country walks. 3 nights at each property. Western Dingle and Connemara areas. Additionally - any castle recommendations? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Happy Trails. Ellen

Posted By Aunt Ellen on April 17, 2007, 1:41 PM

Great website and looking forward to this added edition.
Just back from a week in New York City and we discovered a great rain day activity for early April-Macy's annual flower show. It is held every year for the past 100 or so for two weeks in April. Literally every inch of free counter and floor space was filled with spring floral displays.
Best of all it is free. What a great surprise.

Posted By David Hall on April 18, 2007, 5:38 AM

Dear Marvin and the other readers who commented on this blog post about the need for more coverage for single travelers. Marvin,
Thanks for your comment on our blog.
In light of your and other readers’ comments about the need for more coverage of single travelers,
Budget Travel has decided to do a package of tips for single travelers. We’ll do that before summer hits.
We’re also going to re-instate the listing of single supplement costs in our magazine’s 40 Best Deals feature.
And we’ll keep track of low-cost deals for single travelers on our blog.
Thanks again for your feedback.

Posted By Blog Editor on April 19, 2007, 11:08 AM

My wife and I enjoyed the best vacation ever in Costa Rica in February, with one exception: renting a car. The car was included in a package deal from a travel agency. The transportation system is geared to the tourist. There are NO street signs or route markers so you are constantly lost. Locals are helpful and friendly, but independent travel times are hard to believe. (Quepo at the coast to Cartago inland 100 miles 8 hours).

Leave the driving (or flying) to the Costa Rican natives. They are expert and accommodating!

Posted By Bob Schultz on April 20, 2007, 1:22 PM

I would like to see a bulletin-board posting comments on restaurants/hotels/motels around the country. Honest reader critiques always beat "paid" surveyors as far as I'm concerned. Indy race fan.

Posted By Morris D. Schrock on April 22, 2007, 8:47 PM

Your feeds to Google Reader are very hard to read.

Separate topics all run together.

Posted By Kathleen on April 27, 2007, 11:47 AM

I do like the idea of being able to search the blog for comments on certain countries. I just got back from a dive trip to Bonaire and recently had great fun in Fiji and Italy. I would be glad to share my experiences and any insights. Likewise, it would be nice for me to discuss ideas with others who have made a trip I am considering. Thanks.

Posted By Suzanne on April 28, 2007, 9:46 AM

Can you please put a simple RSS link on the side in addition to the rss readers? Some browsers have built in readers and we only need a simple rss link. I would really like to add This Just In to my rss feeds.

Posted By Pamela on May 10, 2007, 1:53 PM