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 ...

You can see Italy in one of two ways, depending on how you travel. The first is to go on a budget and get your fill of sites and food without spending a fortune. The alternative is to travel to ...