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Money Tips For Travelers
e hope that these money company automatically signs you
tips will help you save up for an accidental life
some money while insurance with $100,000 coverage
traveling and make you trip more amount.
enjoyable.
In order to save on your trip,
PLANNING travel with a partner(s). You can
Start with thorough trip book a double hotel room for
planning. Use free destination almost the same amount as a
guides. Buy a guidebook, it will single one. By splitting
pay for itself within the first accommodation and dining costs,
day of your trip. Do not forget taxis, car rental fees travelers
to buy a travel insurance, it in a group will save money.
will provide you with peace of
mind while on a trip and prevent BOOKING
you from becoming a bankrupt if For sightseeing try to travel
something happens. off-season, usually October
through April in the Northern
It is becoming a popular trend - hemisphere and April through
to buy your holiday using a October below the equator. You
credit card. This option allows will be able to find cheaper
you to have an official record of airfare, find more budget rooms,
your purchases/bookings. Some spend less time in lines, and
cards also provide an additional meet more local folks than
insurance to the holder. American tourists.
Express lets you transfer your
purchasing points to your ACCOMMODATION
frequent flier program account. Keep written records of all
When you purchase an air ticket accommodations you reserved.
with MasterCard, the credit Learn the cancellation policies.
Usually late cancellations or no
shows are charged one night stay. Avoid breakfasts at hotels, they
If you have to cancel, try to do are usually high-priced.
it long in advance. Reconfirm all
reservations two days in advance Every country has menu specials.
by phone. Learn simple words and you can
dine well with locals anywhere
During summer and weekends for under $20.
year-round, you can get a fancy
business hotel room at a cheap TRANSPORTATION
one-star hotel price. Save money by driving in groups.
For four people it is generally
DINING cheaper to share a rental car
You can save a lot of money by than to buy a bus ticket or a
buying food at a local grocery rail pass to travel between
store. cities. Avoid renting a car in a
big citiy, it is less convenient
Eat according to the season. than using public transit.
Order and buy food that is in Airports usually have cheap and
season where you travel, it will regular public transit
cut down your dining expenses. connections to the town center.
Avoid touristy restaurants, Carefully choose parking spots.
instead eat where local people Thieves recognize and target
eat. There you will find better tourist cars.
food for less money.
learn your rail options. If you
Try to adapt to local cuisine, travel a lot, buy rail passes.
combine learning the local dining Three rides generally cost more
traditions with good prices. than a day pass.
cash safely.
In Europe budget airlines can
often get you from one city to Students, families, and seniors
another faster and cheaper than should ask for special discounts.
the train. Beware though: budget
airlines often use small airports Understand all fees and expenses.
located far from town, which can Ask to have all bills itemized.
cost a extra time and money. You Do your own math when calculating
also are allowed less luggage on the cost.
board for free.
We wish you a successful and safe
SHOPPING trip!
Use your moneybelt to store the
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