There's nothing like a downturn in the economy to send the cost of traveling plummeting. If you can spare the money and the time, there are plenty of bargains available.
Cruises are beyond inexpensive.
In some cases they are downright cheap. You don't have to look far to find a good deal. The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. has launched a program that offers discounts up to 50 percent off published fares. To garner their share of the cruise market, Windstar is throwing in free air from 25 U.S. cities and discounting cruises in Europe. Even lines that traditionally don't offer discounts have a number of perks for those who choose to sail with them.