In order for you to take a successful and fun filled vacation, especially if you are on a budget, you should consider the following ten great money-saving tips:
1. Write down your budget, make it detailed, and stick to it! If you’ve budgeted $500 for food, be sure you’re going to be able to use just that for food. It’ll save you a lot of stress and aggravation and you can make adjustments elsewhere if you find you’re close to going over budget.
2. No matter what, ALWAYS ask for discounts. You won’t ever get them unless you ask for them. If they’re available, you should take advantage – for you and your vacation budget!
3. Remember to be flexible! Be able to change your plans if need be and “go with the flow”. Don’t be too rigid about your itineraries.
4. When traveling in the U.S., contact local tourism departments for free brochures and maps, and any money-saving coupons. Also contact the local Chambers of Commerce where you will be vacationing to see if they have any resident packets that might include valuable money-saving coupons and tips on where to visit.
5. Search the Internet for reduced prices on everything from lodging to airfare to car rentals to entertainment - and everything in between. Wherever your dream destination, you can point and click your way into an affordable, enjoyable vacation without ever leaving home.
6. Maintain a routine while on vacation. It's tempting to set aside bed times and other daily routines while traveling. But sticking as closely as possible to normal routines—like meal times, and bed times—will help you to enjoy each day's activities and return home less stressed.
7. Schedule some down time. Many people because travel can be so expensive, often attempt to book as much activity in a day as humanly possible. Unfortunately, that whirlwind approach can be more tiresome than fun. The wisdom here is to schedule a mid-day "rest stop" to unwind, or finish activities by 7 p.m.
8. Interchange costly attractions with those that are free. For example, a hike in the woods, the best playground in the area, a tour of the local potato-chip factory.
9. Set the souvenir budget before you leave home and stick to it.
10. Always ask when you call for reservations if there are any other discount deals available-kids eat free, a room upgrade, a second room at half price, etc.
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