Charlotte on the Cheap is part of a network of "on the cheap" websites across the country and if you have not visited Cities on the Cheap yet, you should. It focuses on national deals. I showcase some of them on my blog for Charlotte from the Charlotte On The Cheap posts but not all of them, since my focus is local. If you are traveling, find an "on the cheap" website for your destination. The benefit of this network is that, although each website is completely independently owned and operated, they can pool resources and tips, in order to bring you the best in deals and freebies. TLC plopped the Cities in the Cheap network in the #1 slot in their article Best Sites to Save You Money.