2015 National Parks Free Admission Days January 19 February 14 – 16 April 18 – 19 August 25 September 26 November 11 Mark your calendar, plan a getaway, and enjoy the free fun! Visit nps.gov to find a… Read More >
Vacation Home Exchange
I’ve been busy this week looking for a beach house to rent for our summer vacation, and then I discovered HomeExchange.com! Home Exchange…the name says it all! I stay in your house, you stay in mine! Imagine the… Read More >
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Need a budget friendly vacation for Spring Break? A road trip is a family vacation idea that will fit any budget and remind your children that money really does not grow on trees! Try this for your next… Read More >
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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 >
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Everyone loves a vacation right? And wouldn’t you love to be able to go on more of them? I’m sure you would. It’s just a shame they are so expensive… but wait, why do they have to be… Read More >
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Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos Oh the challenges of planning a family vacation…especially for a big extended family! Mom wants a relaxing spa vacation, Grandpa prefers fishing, the boys all want to play golf and the… Read More >
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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 >
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How do you save money on travel by searching websites that promise you travel savings? Frankly, if you even tried to count the seemingly endless number of travel sites that attempt to compete for your attention and travel… Read More >
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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 >
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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 >
Wrap Up a Vacation and Put It Under the Tree!
Do you know where you’re going for Winter Break or Spring Break? If so, you have another fun gift to put under the tree! You don’t have to run out and book a hotel or buy tickets today…just… Read More >
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In today’s market when the unemployment rate is high and cost continues to rise on all goods, everyone has a more difficult time reaching into their pockets. Any plans for a getaway or vacation may include hesitation, but… Read More >
8 Cheap Entertainment Ideas for the Summer
The summer is generally the best time to get out and about for any type of entertainment. Whether you want to go on vacation, or hang around the neighborhood, if you’re like me, you probably want to save… Read More >
How To Find Coupon Codes
Save Your Money – Use Coupon Codes Just last week I was making a hotel reservation using Expedia.com. When I got to the “checkout” page…there it was…the little box asking for a coupon code! So, rather than leaving… Read More >
The Top 5 Best Mileage Trackers for Uber Drivers
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The Pros and Cons of Cheap Air Travel
Planning your next vacation usually means looking through the costs of plane tickets. For folks on a budget, the advent of cheap airfare is something that has enabled them to travel more than they may have otherwise. What… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling on a Budget
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