Steve Tanenbaum joins forces with his wife, Pat, to write a humorous, entertaining and super-money-saving "bargain cruise guide". Travelers learn how to collect thousands of dollars in free travel cash from major companies that cut the costs of dream cruise vacations. of photos.

This revised edition bristles with new chapters and new deals in which travelers learn how to save hundreds of dollars without giving up world-class style, comfort, or adventure -- provided they do their homework. It adds Italian Delights: Rome, Florence, and Venice; New Zealand: Land of Uncrowded Beauty; and Cyberspace: Travel Resource for the Year 2000!

"Filled with insightful tips and inside information, The Cheapskate's Guide to Weddings and Honeymoons shows how to save money by planning an off-season celebration; get discounts and deals at bridal shows; determine the right size for your guest list; get the right gown for the right price; choose the right music, be it a full band or a single DJ; find a photographer or video artist who won't cost an arm and a leg; determine the pros and cons of wedding consultants and travel agents; avoid getting ripped off by unscrupulous vendors; find the perfect venue for a wedding ceremony, whether in a church or your own backyard; and much more." "The Cheapskate's Guide to Weddings and Honeymoons also includes informative interviews with wedding industry professionals who share their years of experience on the subject of bridal gowns, wedding photography, and honeymoon planning." "It's also chockful of advice for finding the perfect (and affordable) honeymoon, discussing the pros and cons of all-inclusive resort packages and exotic cruises and ways to find the least expensive travel and accommodations."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Written for the traveler who needs information beyond what is provided in a general guidebook, Travel Resources: An Annotated Guide introduces the reader to comprehensive and specialized travel literature and resources. In this book, author Stephen Walker offers practical and accessible direction for anyone seeking detailed and valuable information on travel, while also instructing readers in ways to find information that may not be included in this guide. Organized by topic, each topic begins with information that is useful to new travelers so that anyone can begin with any topic without any previous knowledge of it. However, the book also goes further so as to provide information useful to the seasoned traveler. The wide variety of topics related to travel provide many new and possibly overlooked opportunities, even for veteran travelers, and the works included have been selected because of the depth with which each treats its subject matter, in order to ensure that each resource is of the quality that today's traveler demands.

A Cheapsake’s Guide To Good Wine introduces the reader to the wonderful world of quality wines while remaining aware that the vast majority of people do not have large amounts of cash available to expend on wine purchases. It examines a wide variety of wine types and rates over five hundred different selections worthy of your table with none costing more than $25 and most available at much less. The book also introduces you to many aspects of the world of wine and provides hundreds of leads to beginning your own tasting experiences. Many people believe that a wine has to be expensive to be memorable. This book happily proves this is an error.

most expensive vacation locations in the world, it can alos be a cost-cutter's delight.Th is guide shows travelers how to get maximum value, offering suggestions on everything from shopping to sightseeing to entertainment.

Many people love to entertain, but no many have a budget like Martha Stewart's. The good news is: You don't need to be rich to throw a great party. With the right kind of planning, creativity, and attention to detail, you can make any party seem extravagant.

Unlike most retirement planning and lifestyle books that focus on investing – or at the other end of the spectrum, on how to get the senior discount on a Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s – this new book from Jeff Yeager, America’s favorite cheapskate, makes the compelling case that you can have a joyous, worry-free retirement by merely spending smart and focusing on what you truly want and expect out of retirement. Combining Yeager’s loveable humor and offbeat anecdotes that have garnered him an ever-growing fan base, How to Retire the Cheapskate Way shares with readers hundreds of retirement secrets and tips, including: ·How to Simple-size Your Way to a Better Retirement ·The 20 Secret Cheapskate Principles for Retiring Comfortably on Less...Maybe Even on Social Security Alone ·How to Survive the Medical Maelstrom (without resorting to DIY surgery at home) ·Plus Dozens of Fun Ways to Both Earn a Little Extra Income During Retirement and Painlessly Cut Your Expenses Yeager, who serves as the official “Savings Expert” for AARP and its 40+ million members, weaves together both everyday practical tips and life-changing financial strategies with the real life stories of frugal retirees as well as people of all ages who are working toward a better, earlier, happier retirement The Cheapskate Way.

Filled with first-person accounts, recipes, formulas, budgeting and recycling tips, reader response and encouragement, The Best of the Cheapskate Monthly is a necessity for getting the most out of your money. Mary Hunt is a self-avowed reformed spendthrift and credit-card junkie. When she and her family of four found themselves $100,000 in debt and her husband suddenly lost his job, it was time to tighten the belt. Refusing to sacrifice her quality of life, Ms. Hunt systematically put to work every tip, trick and technique to turn her financial disaster around. Translating that experience into her immensely popular newsletter, The Cheapskate Monthly, Ms. Hunt now tells you all you need to know to turn your own finances around for good.