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  • Winter Resort Jobs

    Are you a ski or snowboard extraordinaire? Do you love the snowy mountains and exploring backcountry wilderness trails on cross country skis? Have you ever wanted to coach or get free access to a lift ticket by working for a snow sport resort? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then take a look at our resort jobs page. It has information on ski and snow sport resort jobs. It is a great way to experience travel this winter, but hurry! The time to apply for ski resort jobs is now. Don’t wait!


  • FrugalMonkey Resources

    You’ve probably spent some time scouring the Internet looking for web deals and specials, but here at FrugalMonkey we have it all in one place!


    Take a look at some of the resources available on the site. Each and everyone of them makes travel planning interesting, easy, and fun! We even have destination guides to help you plan your trip. Take some time and find out exactly what you can access by just a few clicks through FugalMonkey.

    First and foremost, everything on FrugalMonkey is free of charge. From blog posts to our free weekly travel newsletter, when you visit FrugalMonkey you can rest easy knowing that everything you read is up to date, accurate and of course, free, free, free!

    Destination Guides

    We read that a larger and larger portion of travelers are looking for travel deals online before they even know where they want to go! To us, it seems crazy, but it makes sense if you want to get away and your budget is your first concern. If this applies to you and your travel pocketbook, then take a look at some of our destination guides. We provide free online travel resources for different countries and top travel locations like Mexico, South Africa, Argentina, Greece, and Australia. We also provide travel information including city guides, hotel recommendations, and seasonal activities for places like Hawaii and Australia. You won’t have a  hard time finding a place you want to visit on FrugalMonkey, but you might just have a hard time narrowing down your favorite pick!

    Travel Jobs

    Some want to travel for a week or two out of the year, but there are those who want to travel as a career! On FrugalMonkey we see the travel industry not only as a great way to getaway, but also the perfect way to launch a new job. Take your career to new heights with information on working in the travel industry. We outline ways in which you can work full-time or just seasonally as a travel industry employer. Learn about working in the cruise ship industry, or, in a resort job. Find out about teaching English abroad, or landing a volunteer position. All of these are ways of enjoying travel but doing so through work, rather than a vacation. Find it all on FrugalMonkey!

    Travel Advice and Blog

    You will also notice when stumbling around, that the FrugalMonkey blog gives you weekly advice on the week’s travel industry news. Here you will find special flight and hotel deals, last minute travel ideas, and amazing web discounts. We’ve done all the hard work for you, so sit back and check out the blog. You will learn about the growing trends of Ecotourism, and about the best travel deals for that week and the upcoming season. It’s all here!

    Lastly, don’t forget to check out information like traveling as an Air Courier, or travel auction sites where great last minute deals can be found. These are just a few of the excellent resources available to those savvy travelers who visit FrugalMonkey for their destination travel deals! Check it out!

  • Types of Travel Jobs

    Attention job hunters! We dedicate a lot of information to finding travel deals, but what about travel jobs? FrugalMonkey specializes not only in the best travel destinations but also how to find work in the travel industry.


    Check out four great areas where work is available for travel lovers and learn a little bit more about exciting travel careers.

    Work Abroad

    Working abroad is a popular choice for expatriates or people who want to live abroad for an extended period of time but cannot afford going for months without work. Working abroad allows you to enjoy the experiences of living in another country and provides the added perk of earning income along the way. Finding legal work in a foreign country however, can be difficult as there are a number of issues regarding necessary citizenship and employment. That is why Teaching English abroad is such a popular travel job. There are many ways to find high paying English teaching jobs when you live abroad. This is most common among North Americans and Europeans who make money in Asia as well as in South America where the need for English teachers is high. Find out more about living and working abroad as an English teacher in a career that provides ample opportunity for travel and some cash along the way as well!

    Volunteer Jobs

    Volunteering is another great way to take advantage of your desire to travel and combine it with work experience. Landing volunteer jobs puts you in an excellent position to experience travel around the world while doing something that benefits others. A large number of volunteer jobs are not paid, but there are some internships that do offer compensation for your time.


    Regardless, volunteering is a great way to gain valuable experience and is a very advantageous on graduate school applications. Learn more about volunteer jobs now and start making travel plans!

    Cruise Ship Jobs

    Working in the cruise industry is a great way to travel and make money. Cruise jobs are also a good travel industry job because they are available not only to seasonal employees, but to those applicants looking to find full-time work as well. Find out more about the different ports of call in the cruise ship industry, becoming a cruise ship employee, and about what life is like on a cruise ship through FrugalMonkey’s travel jobs page on cruise ship employment.

    Resort Jobs

    If you want to get away for the summer and experience some new adventures through traveling, but still need to work, consider employment through a resort or lodge. These jobs literally afford you the opportunity to live a resort-style life for an entire summer or winter while getting paid. Think about it: getting paid to live and enjoy a place that vacationers spend thousands of dollars to visit for just a week! Find out more about resort jobs like those in ski lodges or about lifeguarding in the Gulf of Mexico through our resort jobs page. Learn about travel that won’t only provide you with the chance of a lifetime, but it will also help you earn some money as well!

  • Travel Jobs in The Cruise Industry

    You may have heard us sound off about the cruise industry a time or two. Well, it’s probably because we’re big fans of the places cruise ships can take you. Did you know that when the cruise industry first started, cruises only served as a means for travel across the Atlantic? And that after the introduction of the plane into the travel industry the cruise ship industry suffered?


    Now, however, because of a resurgence in popularity and because of access to places all over the world, the cruise industry is back and better than ever. And has been for quite some time. Find out how you can be a part of it by getting a job in the travel industry and working on a cruise ship.

    Working in the cruise industry is a popular choice for people who are looking for seasonal travel. Because a great deal of money can be made in a short amount of time, people who are interested in traveling (but who also want to make money) find that jobs in the cruise industry offer them the perfect work scenario. It is essentially the perfect job for college graduates or students during a summer off from school. It also serves as an excellent segue into the travel industry for those who are interested in making cruising a career. Take some time to learn about working on a cruise ship and procuring a job in the travel industry on our FrugalMonkey travel job pages.

    In our cruise section, you will learn about working on all sorts of different types of cruise ships.


    Find out about working on smaller cruises, river cruises, and how to get a job working on a big ocean liner. Jobs like those we cover in our cruise ship jobs section will lead you towards a career that allows you to take cruises into Alaska and Mexico, and even places like Antarctica.

    Find out about exciting travel and work opportunities by learning a little bit more about the cruise ship industry. Although the economy is in a rut, people are still taking cruises all over the world, and the cruise ship industry still needs hardworking employees to make their cruises successful. Traveling the world doesn’t have to be on your own dime, in fact, some one might even pay you for it! Find out more!

  • Summer Travel Jobs

    What better way to kick off summer then by working an amazing summer job. If you want to earn money during the summer, but still enjoy the experiences and excitement of travel then check out FrugalMonkey’s resources on summer travel jobs.

    Working Abroad
    Working abroad for the summer, is taking seasonal jobs to the extreme.


    No one dictates how long your working abroad experience should last except you. That means you can enjoy a summer working abroad or work abroad for the better part of a year. It is a great way to make money and enjoy travel while earning valuable job experience. But where do you start? A lot of college students work abroad during a semester off, or right after graduation. One of the most popular jobs while traveling is teaching English. A lot of teachers find themselves teaching English in South America and Asia, two of the most popular locations for the job. These two places represent the best outlook for teaching English while working abroad. Learn more about working abroad with our entire section on finding work overseas. It’s the perfect summer job!

    Volunteer Abroad
    Volunteering is another popular choice for summer. It allows you to fit in a lot of volunteer hours when you otherwise would be working or in school. There are a wealth of volunteer opportunities abroad, representing an excellent way to boost your resume and enjoy travel. While most volunteer opportunities aren’t paid, it is still a great way to enhance your travel experience with a fulfilling project. Check out FrugalMonkey’s section on volunteering abroad and fill your summer with fun and travel.

    Work at a Resort
    Have you ever been on vacation with your family and thought, “I’d love to work here”? Well, join the club. Working a resort job is a popular summer choice for students because of the seasonal association with resorts and good weather. Although most of the resort jobs for summer are already underway it gets the mind thinking about other resort jobs that need coaches for summer camps and special occasions. Or, the many winter resort jobs that need staffing during the snowy months. Think ski and snowboarding coaches or bartenders at world class ski resorts! Start thinking about applying now and learn more about winter resort jobs through JobMonkey.

    Cruise Jobs
    Working on a cruise ship is another popular way to take advantage of cool seasonal jobs. This one doesn’t just last the summer, but instead goes year round. Find out more about working for a cruise ship and make great money while you travel. You could find work with the kitchen staff, or work as a bartender. Maybe you want to lead land excursions on Alaskan cruises. The cruising industry operates all year and represents a great way to travel and earn money in a short time. Find out more with FrugalMonkey and CruiseShipJobFinder.

  • Helpful Work and Travel Advice

    When you’re planning your summer vacation or fall plans, don’t forget about FrugalMonkey’s sections on summer jobs and travel industry jobs. We provide helpful information about finding jobs in the travel industry, ways to make money while you travel and information on living and working abroad. If you’ve always wanted to travel then consider teaching English while you live abroad. Or, check out our sections on resort and cruise line jobs. We also have a job board that lists currently available travel jobs for people interested in joining the travel industry. It’s all there, with FrugalMonkey!


  • Travel Jobs

    If you’ve ever considered a job in the travel industry, then check out FrugalMonkey’s many pages on travel jobs. We not only feature jobs such as cruise ship jobs and resort jobs, a perfect way to find seasonal employment that allows you to travel, but we also have sections that describe ways in which you can find jobs working abroad, volunteering abroad and teaching English. It’s a great way to find out how to make a career out of traveling! Working with people, seeing the world and making money is a hard job description to beat.

    If you’re looking for a position that allows you to travel, then also check out our travel job board. It has links to currently available positions that all relate to travel. It’s a great way to explore what’s available in the travel industry and to begin focusing your job search!


  • Consider A Travel Job

    It’s no big secret that international and even domestic travel can be expensive. For this reason it can be difficult to afford the expensive flights and months without work while traveling.


    However, there are several job opportunities, specifically for summer but also year round, that are perfect for satisfying your travel bug and making some money in the process. Check it out!

    Working Abroad is appealing to some people who like the idea of a working vacation – and travel. Working abroad can take on many different forms. For example, some people travel while teaching English, while others pick up a job doing something more transient like working for a cruise ship. Whatever your travel desires, there is surely a way to make something more out of your trip with a working abroad job. FrugalMonkey’s entire section on working abroad includes information on different working abroad type jobs, as well as information on volunteering, and working in remote locations like resorts. For more information on working abroad during a summer or even for an entire year, take a look at some of our exciting opportunities.

    Travel Jobs
    Summer is a great time to take advantage of travel jobs. Because the tourism industry booms so much during the nicer weather, resorts, lodges and even tourism related industries require a larger staff in order to deal with the influx of summer travelers. A great way to earn some money during a summer but also enjoy traveling is to work for a resort.  Working for a resort allows you to live in some of the most gorgeous locations in the world, while making money. This could mean lifeguarding for a beach resort in Mexico, or giving hiking and backpacking tours for a lodge in one of America’s beautiful National Parks. The jobs are endless and allow you to live in an exciting new place, while you’re making money. Consider a resort job for your summer, but don’t wait too long. Jobs such as these go quick, so applying early is key!

    Another way to make money while you’re traveling is to find work in the cruise ship industry. Working on a cruise ship is one of the best ways to make money and travel. Because so many of your living expenses are taken care of when you work on a cruise ship, and because you get to work longer hours, you can end up saving thousands of dollars over the course of just a few months.


    The work is hard but also enjoyable. Additionally, you can enjoy travel all over the globe by working on one of the many cruise ships that sails through the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska and other exciting places. FrugalMonkey’s entire section on cruise ship jobs is a great place to begin your search.

    Volunteers
    Another great way to enjoy travel but boost your resume is through volunteering. Volunteering while you travel is an amazing experience. Often times it involves speaking another language, helping non-profit organizations and of course, traveling. Being a volunteer is a great experience to have on any resume in addition to college applications. Learn more about becoming a volunteer while you travel through FrugalMonkey’s section on volunteer jobs. There are more than just a few ways to enjoy your traveling experience and we’ll show you how!

    Keep an eye out each week for more information about travel jobs, or see what travel jobs are available now through our Travel Jobs, job board.

  • Check Out The FrugalMonkey Job Board!

    Are you making plans to travel or live abroad? Or perhaps you’re simply looking for a job in the travel industry. Cruise jobs, resort jobs, tour guide jobs, volunteer opportunities, travel agents and hospitality jobs are just a few of the opportunities for people in the travel industry. Travel industry jobs mean working with people, seeing new places and working in one of the largest industries in the world economically. People love travel and working in the industry is a great way to do something that you love. For a full list of travel job opportunities check out the FrugalMonkey job board. The job board is updated everyday with the newest opportunities in the travel industry. And of course what’s better is that it’s all free!


  • New Travel Industry Job Board

    FrugalMonkey is primarily a travel website, focused on delivering discount travel information. But you may have noticed that we also dedicate a few pages to those of you who like the idea of a working vacation. Maybe you’ve seen our pages about working abroad? Resort and cruise ship jobs; teaching English abroad; and working in the Alaska seafood industry. Those are just some of the topics covered here and in more depth on our partner site, JobMonkey.

    If you are one of those folks with a desire to work overseas or to just ‘get out of Dodge’ and travel somewhere exciting for a job, then visit our brand new travel industry job board. When you click the link a new window will open. You’ll find all kinds of jobs in a variety of travel industry sectors.