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Finding a great flight deal is harder than it used to be. Airfares are on the rise and many carriers are imposing exorbitant new fees for checked bags and on-board meals and entertainment. The process of booking flights for summer travel can be especially stressful, but it’s still possible for budget-minded travelers to keep costs under control. Here are some tips for saving money on air travel this summer. 1.  Book as early as possible.  This is one of the best ways to save money on flights. If you wait less than a month before your travel dates to book, you run the risk of paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars more than if you had bought several months in advance, especially during peak travel times. 2.  Avoid peak travel dates.  Flights falling over holidays like Memorial Day weekend and the July 4 break will almost always skyrocket in price. If you want to avoid the high fares and the holiday crowds at the airport, consider planning a trip for lat...

Some of your best travel pictures will be off the cuff, spontaneous affairs, but taking a few basic pieces of kit – like a tripod, zoom lens, polariser and GorillaPod grip – can ensure you’re ready to make the most of a golden opportunity. Here’s a round-up of the best photography kit to sling in your day pack. 1. Compact cameras Don’t listen to the old school purists – these days  getting  the shot is more important than the pedigree of camera you use, be it an iPhone or handy compact. Some photo opps require a quick draw, and SLRs (though professional) can be clunky and awkward to locate in an instant. By the time you’ve screwed on the right lens, your chosen subject has moved on. View from a Greek Island ferry. Image by Richard Waters / Lonely Planet. This shot was taken in the  Greek Islands  with a Panasonic Lumix compact camera. With Zakynthos receding in the distance, there was a perfect blue sky garlanded with a low belt of clouds, and a rich nav...