Originally Posted by
babiemindy
Specific Questions:
If I was you, I would spend some time reading the bloggers who write about this hobby/obsession.
Start with View from the Wing, Million Mile Secret, Frugal traveler. All your questions will be answered and YOU are the only one who should make these decisions. However, to make them, you need to be informed, those three web site should be able to help you out.
Good luck