Mark your calendar to take advantage of sales, slow periods and the best travel deals. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys.

Transformative Travel: I look at how travel can change lives. Time to start packing your bags: 2017 is shaping up to be a banner year for budget travel. The dollar is enjoying historic highs ...

Best of all, you can enjoy London and all its vibrancy with a budget or no budget in mind ... Just remember that, as with any travel destination, pricing for a week-long trip to London varies ...