Your Survival Guide to Budget Travel If you love to travel but think you can't afford it, we are here to help! There are so many ways to travel on a budget; sometimes you just have to think outside of the box and do a little research. There are some great tips in this week's Survival Guide so have a read and get planning!
Does a vacation seem like it is out of the question for you and your family? Planning a vacation on a budget can seem like an impossible feat; however, with a bit of research, thorough planning and careful budgeting, there are definitely ways to make it possible for you and your family to take the budget-friendly vacation that you’ve been dreaming of!
In this article, we share some tips for budgeting for a vacation. Read More...
Using Your AAA Membership For Discounts When Traveling
World-renowned for their excellent roadside assistance services, AAA has tirelessly worked towards improving the overall travel experience for their members in order to become one of the premier companies to have in your wallet and on your side when seeking out travel discounts.
If you are a frequent traveler who takes advantage of the discounts offered by your AAA membership you will soon find that membership does, in fact, pay for itself.
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As the temperatures start to drop, the leaves on trees start to change from vibrant greens to vivid hues of yellows, oranges and fiery reds. A fall foliage trip, also often referred to as "leaf peeping", can provide you with the perfect weekend get-away to escape from the stress that work and life offer you and it can present you with an opportunity to see Mother Nature in all of her beautiful glory during peak foliage!
In this article, we discuss some great ideas for affordable Fall Foliage trips. Read More...
Many airlines, especially those in the US, have taken up deliberate initiatives to start charging new airline fees even for amenities that were freely offered previously. Some of the new fees being charged include luggage fees, headset fees, seat selection fees, and an array of others. This action has really made flying the skies more expensive.
Luckily there are a couple of cost-cutting actions you can summon when confronted with these new airline fees. Not only will these help you avoid paying these fees but they will ensure that your flying costs are limited to the price that has been indicated on your ticket.
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Of all the money-saving ideas to have sprouted up as a result of the current economic crisis, the staycation is perhaps the best. Many people bemoan the fact that they don't have enough money to go on a “real” vacation, and therefore simply convert the time they would have set aside for it (if they had the money) into more time on the job and at the office. However, it's not necessary to renounce your hard-earned vacation time, as you can enjoy all the benefits of a vacation without leaving your local community, by having a staycation.
In this article, we share some great staycation ideas. Read More...
There are so many places to go and things to see in our world! We wanted to share some ideas with you for vacationing on a budget. You don't have to break the bank to get out there and see some beautiful sites!
Check Out TripAdvisor.com
TripAdvisor.com is a great website for finding reasonably-priced hotels and Bed & Breakfasts. Some of the top-rated hotels on the site are also the most affordable. Spend an afternoon perusing the reviews and finding your perfect destination. Also, check out this great article that lists 10 amazing hotels for under $200.
Rent a Lake House During the Off-Season
Imagine relaxing in a cozy cottage looking out over a lake watching the leaves change color or the snow fall. Lake House rentals are often a lot cheaper post-Labor Day. Check out www.homeaway.com for some great deals near you.
Stay at an All-Inclusive Resort
There are some fabulous deals for all-inclusive resorts in the fall. You and your significant other can stay at a 4 1/2 star all-inclusive resort in Cancun for 4 nights and 5 days for only $550 a person, including airfare and taxes! The key is to travel during the week, if possible. Have a look at Expedia or Travelocity to see what you can find. There are a lot of hotel promotions going on right now.
Ski for Free!
The Park City Resorts in Utah have a great ski deal: ski for free the day that you arrive by simply filling out a redemption voucher and showing your same-day airline boarding pass and out-of-state ID. If you get on an earlier enough flight, you could have almost a full day of skiing for free! Many resorts also offer "4th Night Free" promotions. Keep your eye out for those!
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