It's easy to go over your budget while on vacation. With the current economic downturn, it's probably not a smart idea to overindulge while hitting the road or jetting off to a foreign locale. We've compiled these tips to help make your vacation dollars go a little further.
Plan out your routeHow will you get there? Before you decide on your method of travel, find out which way is more cost effective. Maybe your vehicle's mpg will save you a lot of money.
Search for discounts
Yes, there are discounts out there! Many travel sites, and hotels offer discounts to help keep the cost of your vacation down. If you are a member of
AAA, visit the local office and ask about additional discounts in the area. Maybe your hotel offers perks and visit
Hotels.com for $20 off a three night booking.
Grab your camera
Stay away from purchasing souvenirs. Instead, bring your camera along for memories that will last forever. You can always enlarge a beautiful photo and make your own souvenir for a low cost. Don't have a camera? Snag a cheap digital camera
here.
Find free activities
Try not to pay for fun. There are always attractions for the whole family that are free, and very noteworthy. Visit the
National Park Service for a list of historic sites and parks across the U.S. Search your destination's government site. Maybe there is a free concert on the common. Many museums have free or discounted nights/days as well.
Book your flight early
While it's possible to get discounts on last minute flights, it is a safer choice to book those seats early. Check out
CheapOair.com,
Priceline.com, and
TravelZoo.com to book your travel.
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