by Mandy Donoghue

Created on: March 03, 2009

Budget Travel magazine is a good read for any age traveler, male or female, open to suggestions about where to vacation next. Informative and entertaining, this magazine lives up to its motto Vacations For Real People. Articles provide tips about quality trips that accommodate travelers of various means.

Even if you're not specifically looking for Budget Travel magazine while browsing the bookstore shelves, its cover will get your attention. The brightly colored title pops right out of the fabulous photo that graces the front page each month. The photography is naturally lit giving the print a crisp appearance. You won't be able to stop yourself from picking up the issue to find out more about the beautiful spot.

Upon turning the first page, you'll find the user-friendly format appealing. Articles are concisely written in short, easily digestible paragraphs. Graphic organizers outline the highlights of each article. Every piece also gives pros and cons leaving the ultimate decision up to the reader. The best part of the advice is that it's objective. Budget Travel does not pay for contributors' vacations so opinions expressed are not likely to be compromised.

Travel topics covered include lodging, food, activities, and shopping. For each topic, tips, travel arrangements, addresses, and prices are listed. One section of the magazine called Trip Coach answers in detail a reader's question about upcoming travel plans. Budget Travel guides the reader in planning the trip by suggesting travel, meal, and entertainment options. Then, a follow up piece about how the trip turned out complete with a series of photos is documented.

If you're seeking out general travel advice, you are sure to find something interesting in any of the articles written by travel experts as well as readers' experiences highlighted in 20 Tips. This segment is a compilation of advice from readers. Anyone with a good travel tip can send it in for a chance to win a free subscription. Some of the tips include getting the best seat on the airplane, buying just the right memento, finding indoor and outdoor activities, locating bargains and upgrades, preparing for unexpected weather, and dealing with health issues while away from home.

Additional information can also be found in Where Next and How To Travel Now. Where Next gives readers up-to-date notes on fashion, art, property, dining, and day tours. How To Travel Now deals with subjects, such as frequent flier miles, packages, credit card deals, hotel

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