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considering when, where,        liquidity and having the          
how, for how long and what type       resources to enjoy it to the      
of vacation, trip or holiday          fullest! Plan for the worst-case  
venture to undertake, we all get      financial scenario and prepare    
caught up in the anticipation,        for things to cost a little more  
excitement and exhilaration.          than you expected. Allow up to    
Sometimes we let the more             20% increase in cost to be on the 
important financial side of           safe side of things.

         
things slip a little. After all,      

• Emergency money: Carrying    
for most of us, taking a vacation     some spare cash somewhere can     
may only happen once a year, for      also be a lifesaver. The rule of  
some, even more infrequently. We      thumb seems to be around $50-$100 
tend to indulge and forget about      in small bills. This can be used  
our pocket book a little.             for incidentals,                  
There are many ways to save           ground-transportation like cab    
money, avoid unnecessary cost,        fare and/or your return home,     
ensure you take care of details       tips and more.

                
end up a smart and perceptive         

• Set your priorities: Set     
traveler. Budget travel planning      some spending priorities and      
is easier that you might think        criteria in advance, like eating  
Here are a few handy travel tips      at a special restaurant or        
for making your travel dollar go      attending a concert, even if this 
further!

                          means sacrificing a bit on        

• Cushion your budget -            lodgings or visa versa, depending 
When considering a trip or            on what is more important to you. 
planning budget travel, it is         

                              
important to plan for the             

• Keep an eye on your          
unexpected and consider the           credit cards: It is extremely     



easy these days to have access to     pushing to the limit until the    
your financial resources through      gas runs out. Gas will obviously  
ATM’s and credit cards. Just          be more expensive when filling up 
remember that it is just as easy      in remote locations. If you       
to overspend because of it being      miscalculated and the light on    
so readily available. A little        the dashboard indicates that you  
discipline will go a long way to      are really in need, opt for       
protect your financial interest       filling just half a tank until    
and help you stick to your travel     you reach the next more densely   
budget.

                           or major populated destination,   

• Maximize gas mileage and         where gas might be a little       
efficiency: If you’re planning a      cheaper.

                      
road trip, make sure that your        

• Pack-a-snack: Bring your     
car has been serviced at least a      own refreshments and snacks. Gas  
week before your trip. A              station prices on drinks and      
well-maintained vehicle will go a     snack food are high. Avoid these  
long way to ensure carefree           during a pit stop, if you are     
driving. If your budget allows,       counting your travel dollars. A   
you may consider renting a            cooler packed with lots of cool   
vehicle to save wear and tear on      drinks, water and ice and/or a    
your own. Small economy cars are      thermos of coffee or hot water    
better on gas and are much more       for tea, some fruit, granola      
comfortable than they used to be.     bars, or a sandwich, goes a long  
Minivans and sport utility            way to still the hunger and save  
vehicles are practical only if        you money by avoiding all high    
you have to transport a large         priced stops en route.

       
family with a lot of equipment or     

• Travel necessities: It is    
luggage.

                          advisable to travel with basic    

• Gas fill-ups: For filling        necessities, like a cell phone    
up your car en route, avoid           and a first aid kit, since both   



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About the Author:

Kelley Falgout is a theme park enthusiast and publisher of www.FamilyThemeParkVacations.com, a vacation planning tool and continuously growing database of all theme parks, amusement parks and water parks located across the United States.

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