Temperatures are plummeting, and you may be thinking about a warm beach getaway with friends or family. But many of us are on a tighter budget than in years before, and are seeking beach bargains. Check out some of these great ideas for budget beach travel, and you may find yourself exploring some lesser-known, off the beaten path, but absolutely beautiful beaches of the world.

Budget Beaches of Sayulita, Mexico
Natural beaches, lush jungles and a taste of rural Mexico draw people to the picturesque fishing village of Sayulita, where bargain accommodations are plentiful. This pueblo was originally a hacienda for harvesting small coconuts for oil...Read more>

Top 10 Beaches You've Been Waiting For All Winter
From Indonesia to Panama to New Zealand, check out these far-flung gorgeous beach spots recommended by Tripwolf, most of which are in great budget destinations...Read more>

Beach Bummin' in Ecuador
From Jambeli down south to Atacames way up north, Ecuador has some of the best beaches in the world, and inexpensive hotels and hostels abound...Read more>

Five Shoulder Seasons Around The World
Check out these great tips for off-season bargains in beach meccas around the world, and enjoy luxury accommodations for a fraction of the normal cost...Read more>

Cheap Beach Vacation Spots
Cheap beach vacation spots can be on classic mile-long stretches of sugary white sand shaded by tropical palm trees on Fiji, or camping on Wells Beach on the rugged coast of Maine... Read more>

10 Great Caribbean Secrets
The Caribbean isn’t all just yachts and cruise ports (or souvenir hassle). Here are a handful of the region’s great experiences that don’t get as much press, but deliver unbeatable trips, often at bargain prices... Read more>

I never thought it could happen -- someone actually getting a refund for an airline ticket! But in this article from Consumer Traveler, you'll learn the tips and tricks to getting what you deserve.

This news from Consumer Traveler is some of the best I've heard in a while! Check out why 2010 will be the year of the travel deal -- and where you can find them.

We've been trying to find good ski deals in our area, but they are few and far between! I was so excited to come across this article on TripWolf, cluing us all into some of the bargains that abound in the Northeast at the beginning of the ski season.