Elaine Glusac

Elaine Glusac, a seasoned travel journalist and author of The Frugal Traveler column at The New York Times, shares invaluable budget travel strategies. She reveals the best times to book flights and effective tools like Google Flights for tracking deals. Elaine emphasizes the importance of flexibility with travel dates and directly negotiating with rental hosts for better prices. Additionally, she discusses navigating Black Friday travel sales and how to leverage favorable exchange rates abroad, equipping listeners with savvy tips for frugal adventures.