Florida on a Budget

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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 money on your travel costs and to make it so you truly enjoy your vacation.   Vacation … Read more

How to Save Money on Vacation by Volunteering

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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, and a longer trip can easily rival those taken overseas. An easy way to save money while … Read more

Dine for Less on Vacation – 5 Ways to Save Money

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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 budget. My vacation planning strategy had to change, so we didn’t go broke. As I discovered online … Read more

The Top 5 Tips for Using the Disney Dining Plan

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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 different plan levels—some cover table service dining and some don’t, so be sure to choose the plan … Read more

Top Ways to Save on Travel

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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 to avoid this is by staying in hostels, although they do not have a brilliant reputation, if … Read more

Stretching Your Vacation Dollar

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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 and fun; how can you make it stretch? One good way is to take ten per cent … 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 Picchu in Peru can find a way to reach that destination if he or she plans well … 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 to prepare for any roadblocks that may occur while traveling. Especially if you are traveling out of … Read more