Tips for an affordable vacation
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- Join up with extended family and friends — Consider renting a large beach or lake house. They can accommodate a large extended family or several families which may help reduce the per-family cost significantly. Sites such as https://www.airbnb.com and http://www.vrbo.com make it easier to find and rent larger homes.
- Consider an all-inclusive — Many travel experts say that pre-paying for all the food, drinks, and relaxation you can buy may help you have a more enjoyable vacation because you don’t constantly think about the money you’re spending. Before you pony up your down payment though, make sure you know what is included and what’s not included. Many resorts charge for extras and some may not include gratuities.
- Wait to upgrade — You may want to consider booking the lowest-price room or vehicle and then try to upgrade upon arrival. This approach may lead to a better deal but it may also lead to “no deal,” so make sure you’re willing to stay in the room or drive the vehicle you originally booked.
- Bring your own “stuff?” It depends … Packing your own snacks, water bottles, alcohol and even a bicycle may help reduce daily expenses on the road. But if you’re traveling by air these days, it may be best to lighten your load, as many airlines charge to check bags and heavier bags may cost more.
Get smart about your vacation
Vacation planning takes
time — there are many factors to consider such as timing, weather, activities,
budget, preferred travel method and so on. The more you take into consideration,
the better your chances may be of having an enjoyable trip. And do your
homework — with travel, like insurance, the more you know, the better you can
plan. Happy vacationing!
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