subject: Tips For Travelling Cheap [print this page] When planning a vacation one of the main concerns for the everyday traveler is budget. They want to make sure they find the best deals on transportation, cheap hotels and discounted activities. It is important to make sure that you can afford the trip as well as enjoy it. Here are some helpful tips to assure your travels are safe, fun and cheap.
First thing is first, do your research. It is important to read up on the vacation destination online and look through travel books. Find out if there are any city passes or discounts on attractions. A great online resource is local bloggers who can give you information on where to eat, what to do and see. They can provide you with insider information that isn't highly publicized. Use travel and vacation websites to find discount hotels and coupons for various businesses in the area.
Overestimate your total cost, but control your spending. Make sure you have an access to more money than you think you will need, but don't spend it just because you have it. When you pre-plan your budget by looking over restaurant menus, attraction prices, ticket prices, etc. you can get an overall figure for your trips' total. There are always unforeseen issues during a trip so it is important that you don't run out of money.
Be flexible with dates and locations. During peak seasons hotels and flights can cost more than they do during the off-season. Plan accordingly. During the fall the Caribbean offers deals during their hurricane season. In the winter months there are more cheap Las Vegas hotels available in the city. If you can keep an open mind, you can keep a tighter wallet.
Look at Package Deals. Many times hotel prices include more than just the room rates. Sometimes you can find deals where you can "buy three nights and get one free" or enjoy a "free breakfast". Travelers visiting big cities may want to search cheap Los Angeles hotels, for example, in order to get affordable rates as bigger cities tend to have 5 star ratings and expensive nightly rates.
Be careful of "too good to be true". Travelers may find deals that sound amazingly cheap and many times they are. If you don't read the fine print there are hidden fees, taxes or surcharges that will be added at a later date. Don't set an unattainable budget because there are great deals available, you just have to look for them, but don't get conned into a deal that just may be too good to be true.
Remember that pre-planning and researching a vacation is the best thing to do to prepare not only your finances, but your schedules to suit the perfect budget. Researching, buying packages and paying off in increments may also be the best option in assuring you are getting the most for your money.
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