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Save Your Vacation
It is true that after all saving and cutting all expenses from other things like clothes, utensils and groceries, you and your family deserve a well-planned vacation at least once a year.
However, it's still important to save as much as you can while on vacation. What's more, when you are on vacation, more often than not, the budget becomes a difficult thing to maintain.
Here's how you can save on your vacation:
Save on Ticket Costs - Make arrangements and book your flights in advance. Airlines usually have promos if you bought your tickets beforehand. In addition, airline tickets sell night flights a little cheaper than day flights.
If you buy Airline tickets from travel agents in your area, be sure to look for the best deals on ticket prices. When buying tickets for your family or for four passengers or more, there will be a special discount, be sure to ask for this opportunity to save money.
· If possible, plan your vacations during the low season. Travel agencies have peak seasons and low seasons. Make sure to research these dates. Each destination has its own set of peak seasons. Airline tickets and hotel accommodations are much cheaper during the low season.
Make sure to bring packaged snacks purchased at the supermarket. Eating out and eating out at restaurants can be very expensive especially if you are traveling in a group.
For road / road trips, bring your own car as much as possible for your tour. Car rental can be very expensive and unnecessary. Don't forget to auto check up from your favorite and trusted mechanic before leaving for your vacation.
Don't forget to fill up your gas tank. This will allow you to shop for cheap gas stations and avoid unplanned stops along the way.
Don't pay for your vacation on credit unless you are absolutely sure you can pay on time. Such credit interest can be a burden especially after having fun on your vacation.
Don't forget to turn off ongoing expenses when you go on vacation. Stop sending your newspaper. Temporarily cancel your internet service while on vacation for more than a month. Turn off gas and electric heating when you are away from home.
· Planning ahead of time can help you save budget. Prepare appropriate clothing to be taken to the destination. Buying emergency clothes for cold weather can be very expensive and should be avoided as you can pack all of this from home. This way, you can spend your vacation money on other important things.
Always keep your receipts and keep records of all expenses during the holidays. This can help with future vacations and is also tax deductible if you are on a business trip.
· Plan Your Accommodations - considering a relative or close friend's house can help you save on your vacation. You can also choose paid accommodation with cooking facilities. This can help you save money from eating at restaurants. Take advantage of special offers from hotels or motels offering "family" rates.
Make sure to take advantage of free tourist attractions such as parks, museums, gardens and monuments for free.
· Consider adventure trips or "camping" vacations. It's so cheap and fun. Some national parks and forest campgrounds only charge a minimal fee for your stay, and some even allow you to rent a tent. The idea of marshmallows with hotdogs on your campfire can be very appealing.
Don't forget to budget your money for your souvenir allowance. Don't buy unnecessary souvenir items that can only be sold at your garage sale the following year. Buy something useful.
Make sure to have a portable iron on the go. Press work in hotels is very expensive.
Don't forget to bring a first aid kit containing drugs, alcohol, and items that can heal bruises and minor injuries.
· Leave and entrust your pet to your friends or family instead of bringing it with you.
