Frugal Traveling Mugs

"Where can I go for this much?"

"So the plan is to fly everyone for free. But we'll charge $400.00 per bag."

Unable to raise enough money for a trip to Paris, the Bartlesville High French Club had to settle for three days in Tulsa.

A treasure map shows you all the roads without tolls.

"No luggage to check - I just have this carry on."

"If your luggage is in your clothes it doesn't count!"

"We're off. We got a loan to fill er up!"

Excess Baggage: Airlines are constantly working on new seating configurations.

"You just had to book the economy cruise, didn't you?"

'He must be going economy!'

Getting out of baggage fees is tricky, another sweater or two and I'd be charged for an extra seat.

"It was rated on all the travel websites. 'Best economy tour'."

'They're alright if you like Charlie Chaplin inflight movies.'

'Margaret, what are we doing on this cruise ship that we couldn't have done at home, cheaper?'

'Can I ask you what you've had to eat this morning, Sir? . . .Have you evacuated your bowels since then? . . . I'm afraid I'll have to charge you for the additional weight.'

Cheapskate Cruises

An airplane with a sardine can opener instead of a door

'And, at those prices, we have two wheel well seats available.'

'Phone for help? Are you mad? Have you any idea how much it costs to use a mobile abroad?'

Expensive greeting cards.

"It's only until the gas prices go down and I can afford to drive the car again. Maybe you should have an ambulance follow me."

'Any other husband would hire two pairs of skis.'

"This is the last time I let you handle our vacation plans, you cheapskate."

World's cheapest car

"Now THAT's what I call a budget airline!"

Airline Mergers.

"Rome was great – aside from the roaming fees."

"Once again, how little did you pay for this room?"

Due to recent cutbacks, several major airlines have eliminated their snack carts.

Basic economy

"For an extra charge, your flight can come with angst and insecurity."

"Free safety demonstration on board the flight?"

Excess Baggage: Many hotels, inspired by the airlines are gouging their guests by adding 'resort fees' to the room rates.

Andy's first airplane experience was marred by his grandmother's stinginess

Travel Agency. We can afford far, and we can afford wide, but we can't afford both.