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Is A Vacation Too Expensive For Your Limited Budget
ounting fuel costs have Alternatively, you can exchange
made travel more expensive money in a bank. Local stores and
than it used to be. A few money changers are not likely to
cost-saving measures can help you give you a good exchange rate.
to have a great vacation - even Sometimes their charges are
on a limited budget. exorbitant. An added plus for
credit card purchases is the
* Hydration Economics neatly organized statement you
will have when you get back home.
If you have done any research,
you know that you shouldn't drink * Never Fly with Overweight
local water when you travel. Luggage
However, bottled water can take a
significant chunk out of your Always - always - always - be
wallet. Stock up on water at a aware of airline weight
discount department store before restrictions. Sometimes they are
you leave. If you travel very limiting. You can check the
frequently, you might want to internet for specific
invest in reusable water bottles. regulations. Use a good scale to
Fill them at home, and take as weigh your baggage (then reweigh)
much store-bought water as you before you leave for the airport.
can as well - while remaining Overweight luggage can be very
within baggage weight expensive.
restrictions.
* The Best Time to Travel
* Local Currency Exchange
Avoid travel on weekends or
You will always get the best during peak tourism season. The
exchange rates if you use a definition of 'peak season' will
credit card or ATM machine. vary by country and hemisphere.
Accommodations and tickets will hotel with a 'kids stay and eat
be more expensive when everyone free' program. Some bed and
else wants to travel. Look for breakfasts have packages for
off season deals and discounts. kids. However, many do not allow
If you're not sure when off young children.
season is, find a bed and
breakfast in your destination * Barter with the Airlines
city and look at their website.
They will probably have a range Use the internet to research
of rates that changes according airfares. Find the best deals and
to season. make printouts. Purchase your
tickets through the cheapest
* Food is Expensive website, or contact the airline's
toll-free number. If they don't
Save money on meals by staying at offer a matching fare, ask them
a bed and breakfast. Free to meet or beat the internet
breakfast fare can range from price. You may have to fax a
continental to a full, hot-cooked printout or two - but it will be
meal with a multi-choice menu. well worth the savings.
(Some inns also have packages
that include lunch and supper.) * Cash, Student, and Corporate
Conserve further by picking up Discount Rates
lunch supplies at a local grocery
store. Inexpensive suppers are Be sure to carry student or
available at McDonalds (with corporate ID with you. You may be
branches in over 100 countries). eligible for a discount. (10% to
15% discounts are common.)
* Kids have Big Appetites Present your ID or business card
at check-in and ask for a rate
If you have kids, try to find a reduction. Small inns and hotels
may be willing to offer a * You are in Control
discount if you pay via cash
instead of credit card. Credit Seize the opportunity, research
card processing fees for a small your options, and have a great
company may run around 5%. worry-free vacation!
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