Summer sunshine and heat brings thoughts of getting away from it all for a week or two, and what kind of trip is more fun than a road trip? Road trips are about the journey, not the destination–if… Read More >
Hotel Perks…beyond the free breakfast!
I’m guest posting today for my friend Karen Dawkins…she’s the expert when it comes to budget friendly family vacations, and she’ll WOW you with her clever ideas. Head over to her site, Family Travels on a Budget to… Read More >
The Secret to Perfect Packing…A List!
What’s packing for vacation have to do with saving money? Think about it. Have you ever taken a beach vacation and someone in your family forgot their bathing suit? cha-ching. What about a beach towel? cha-ching. Have you… Read More >
Staycations are Fun
Thanks to my friend Karen Dawkins for this guest post…she’s my go-to source for budget travel tips! If a staycation is on your summer to-do list, and you need ideas…read on! Since I started my travel… Read More >
Raleigh, NC: A Budget Vacation Paradise
Hello, Budget Diet friends, from sunny Raleigh, North Carolina. Y’all probably know about Raleigh’s southern hospitality, sweet tea and Carolina BBQ, but did you know we’ve been dubbed Smithsonian of the South? That’s right! Besides great southern friendliness… Read More >
Vacation Begins with a “B”
Twitter’s abuzz with vacation ideas for spring break and summer vacations to the beach, mountains and big city. People plunge headlong into planning trips, scheduling hotels and making plans. Sadly, many spend on vacation and think about the… Read More >
Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Family Vacation
So you want to take the spouse and kids on a fun-filled family vacation? Sure, it may take a lot of planning – but you don’t have to take out a second mortgage on your house to afford… Read More >
NYC: Family Friendly and Almost Free
Picking the best place for a family vacation can turn into a tough decision with choices galore. From theme parks to beach getaways, packing up the family and heading somewhere can be a feat all its own. Picking… Read More >
Crazy Ways to Save Money on Travel
The sun, the sand, the surf… bright lights, big city… snow covered mountains… whatever your vacation dream, it’s time to make it a reality! Stop dreaming, start traveling with these crazy ways to save money on your next… Read More >
Don’t Do These 7 Things When Booking Your Vacation Flight
Whether it is a summer getaway or a trip planned to occur down the road, too many travelers make a mistake here or there that ends up turning their vacation into a financial nightmare. Given that the economy… Read More >
Florida on a Budget
Florida is one of the greatest destination spots when you are planning a vacation. The sunny weather and many amusement parks make it appealing to people of all ages. There are several things you can do to save… Read More >
SAVE on your San Antonio Vacation
Known as one of the nation’s most affordable vacation destinations, San Antonio will make your summer getaway even more value packed with over 50 discounts and deals.
How to Save Money on Vacation by Volunteering
Taking a vacation can be expensive. An overseas trip to anywhere will cost at least $1,000, though it will typically cost much more. A weekend jaunt to a state near you can still cost a few hundred dollars,… Read More >
Dine for Less on Vacation – 5 Ways to Save Money
When our kids were young, the bulk of our vacation budget was the lodging. Somehow, my boys became teenagers without me noticing and they ate. Constantly. Fast food got expensive! Dinners got expensive! Even pancake breakfasts busted the… Read More >
Road Trip Roulette – A Budget Friendly Family Vacation
Road Trip Roulette will add a fun twist to your next family vacation. It’s a chance for the entire family to get involved in making the decisions on road trip destinations, where to eat and what to do…. Read More >
The Top 5 Tips for Using the Disney Dining Plan
Used properly, the Disney Dining Plan can save you hundreds—or even thousands—on your Walt Disney World vacation, depending on the number of people in your party and the foods you like to eat. The resort actually offers several… Read More >
Top Ways to Save on Travel
Save on Travel 1) Sleep in hostels– Staying in hotels with no notice can often take the large majority of your vacation budget as well as taking up a lot of time due to no spaces. One way… Read More >
Stretching Your Vacation Dollar
Whatever your vacation budget, by the time you get to your destination most of the money has been spent on airfare and lodging.Now it’s just you, your purse or wallet and a finite amount of money for food… Read More >
Prepare Yourself Financially for Travel
In our modern society, travel is no longer a luxury, but it is considered a necessary part of having a healthy and meaningful life. Anyone with a dream of seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France or Machu… Read More >
Planning for a Stress Free Vacation
While vacations are suppose to be fun, they can also be extremely hectic and stressful. Between connecting flights at the airport and language barriers, an out of the country trip can really fry your nerves. You will want… Read More >