http://www.smartertravel.com/all/?content_type=podcast&source=rss_podcast en-us SmarterTravel.com brings readers and listeners expert advice about making the most of their travel dollars, regardless of budget. The podcast lineup includes vivid destination reports, interviews with experts, weekly travel news roundups, and tips and hints for getting the best vacation for the money. New podcasts are published each week. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:54:24 -0500 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:54:24 -0500 SmarterTravel.com SmarterTravel.com brings readers and listeners expert advice about making the most of their travel dollars, regardless of budget. The podcast lineup includes vivid destination reports, interviews with experts, weekly travel news roundups, and tips and hints for getting the best vacation for the money. New podcasts are published each week. 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Five Affordable Ways to 'Green' Your Vacation Here are five simple tips to not only help you travel greener, but get the most out of your vacation as well. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/f/fi/fivewaystoagreenervacationapril2008.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080409.mp3 podcast Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:20:24 -0400 Discover university towns packed with affordable and eco-friendly activities, eats, and accommodations. Take an audio tour of Berkeley, Cambridge, and Madison. Trip du Jour Eco-Friendly University Towns Discover university towns packed with affordable and eco-friendly activities, eats, and accommodations. Take an audio tour of Berkeley, Cambridge, and Madison. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080409.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080402.mp3 podcast Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:41:11 -0400 Discover New England towns and cities where you can find affordable fun. Take an audio tour of Jackson, New Hampshire; Montpelier, Vermont; and Hartford, Connecticut. Trip du Jour New England Destinations Discover New England towns and cities where you can find affordable fun. Take an audio tour of Jackson, New Hampshire; Montpelier, Vermont; and Hartford, Connecticut. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080402.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080326.mp3 podcast Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:17:09 -0400 Spring offers good deals, and if you know where to go, amazing flower displays. Take an audio tour of Kyoto, Japan; Lisse, Netherlands; and Joshua Tree in California. Trip du Jour Spring Flower Destinations Spring offers good deals, and if you know where to go, amazing flower displays. Take an audio tour of Kyoto, Japan; Lisse, Netherlands; and Joshua Tree in California. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080326.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080319.mp3 podcast Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Discover affordable destinations packed with activities, eats, and accommodations sure to please the whole family. Take an audio tour of Monterey, San Diego, and Indianapolis. Trip du Jour Family Vacation Ideas Discover affordable destinations packed with activities, eats, and accommodations sure to please the whole family. Take an audio tour of Monterey, San Diego, and Indianapolis. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080319.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080312.mp3 podcast Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Discover ways to make your next gambling destination vacation more affordable. Take an audio tour of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Foxwoods in Connecticut. Trip du Jour Gambling Destinations Discover ways to make your next gambling destination vacation more affordable. Take an audio tour of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Foxwoods in Connecticut. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080312.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/c/ch/choosingadventuretripinterviewmarch08.mp3 podcast Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 In this interview with adventure-travel expert Chris Doyle, you'll find out how to select an adventure trip that matches your interests and endurance level. How To Choose a Great Adventure Trip In this interview with adventure-travel expert Chris Doyle, you'll find out how to select an adventure trip that matches your interests and endurance level. 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SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080227.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080220b.mp3 podcast Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:39:33 -0500 Join the party as Liverpool, England; Quebec City, Quebec; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania pull out all the stops for celebrations during 2008. Trip du Jour Celebration Destinations Join the party as Liverpool, England; Quebec City, Quebec; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania pull out all the stops for celebrations during 2008. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080220b.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080214.mp3.mp3 podcast Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Discover destinations known for chocolate. Take an audio tour of Brussels, Belgium; Vienna, Austria; and Hershey, Pennsylvania. Trip du Jour Chocolate-Rich Destinations Discover destinations known for chocolate. Take an audio tour of Brussels, Belgium; Vienna, Austria; and Hershey, Pennsylvania. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080214.mp3.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/p/pa/packingtipsinterviewfebruary2008.mp3 podcast Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Find out how to pack less and still have everything, plus the beach vacation essentials you shouldn't leave home without in this interview with packing expert Erika Salloux. Expert Packing Tips for Your Next Beach Vacation Find out how to pack less and still have everything, plus the beach vacation essentials you shouldn't leave home without in this interview with packing expert Erika Salloux. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/p/pa/packingtipsinterviewfebruary2008.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080206.mp3 podcast Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Discover destinations where you can take your taste buds on vacation. Take an audio tour of Seattle, Half Moon Bay, and Kauai. 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Take an audio tour of Lisbon, Chicago, and Portland. Trip du Jour Small Neighborhoods in Big Cities Discover small neighborhoods in big cities where you can find great spots to eat, drink, play, shop, and sleep. Take an audio tour of Lisbon, Chicago, and Portland. SmarterTravel.com http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/t/td/tdjpodcast_20080124.mp3 http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/audio/w/wo/womenonlytripsinterviewjanuary2008.mp3 podcast Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Ever wonder about those guided trips tailored specifically for women? Women's travel expert April Merenda gives advice about women-only trips. Is a Women-Only Trip Right for You? Ever wonder about those guided trips tailored specifically for women? Women's travel expert April Merenda gives advice about women-only trips. 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