| Vacationing on a budget is a good way to take some | | | | plane, you could still make vacationing on a budget |
| time away from your crazy work schedule without | | | | possible by avoiding peak seasons. Most airlines |
| worrying about spending too much money. Even | | | | usually have very high rates during particular months |
| though travelling can be quite expensive, you could | | | | of the years, so you should refrain from booking |
| still go on an exciting trip with your friends and family | | | | flights during those months. |
| by putting extra thought on every dollar you plan to | | | | If your credit card has rewards for travelling, you |
| spend. | | | | could also make the most of it by getting discounts |
| Here are some tips that could guide you while | | | | from some major airlines. Start reviewing your credit |
| planning an exciting vacation without breaking the | | | | card's features and use it to get the best bargains |
| bank. | | | | for your plane tickets. |
| Take a vacation in your hometown | | | | In addition to saving money on air travel, most |
| What could be cheaper than spending a day or two | | | | tourist destinations are likely to be less busy in the |
| touring some of the favorite places in your own | | | | off season. One of the best times to visit Disneyland |
| hometown? Instead of booking expensive plane | | | | is early November or late February. You are staying |
| tickets or driving your car to a popular tourist | | | | away from the holiday crowds, but the busy travel |
| destination, you should encourage your family and | | | | season hasn't started either. |
| friends to accompany you for a vacation right in your | | | | Take Advantage of the Internet |
| hometown. | | | | With so many travel sites on the internet, they are |
| A few fun activities that you could do while having a | | | | all competing for your travel dollar. Check various site |
| 'staycation' are: watching movies, organize barbecue | | | | and see where you can find the best deal. Some, like |
| parties or arrange picnics with your loved ones. You | | | | Hot Wire let you name a price and then they may or |
| could visit local museums or hike nature trails in the | | | | may not accept it. The catch is, you don't know |
| area. Many people are unaware of the beauty and | | | | what hotel or rental car company you are using until |
| history in their own backyard! | | | | after your bid is accepted and you have paid. This |
| Go on a road trip | | | | option scares a lot of people because they are afraid |
| Another example of an inexpensive family vacation is | | | | of what they might get. However, this author has |
| taking a camp trailer or tent and going on a road trip. | | | | used Hot Wire several times and has been pleasantly |
| There are a lot of great campgrounds around that | | | | surprised! They use major rental companies and |
| you stay at inexpensively. Even in larger towns you | | | | hotels, so you are really getting a great deal! |
| can find a place to hook up a trailer for a modest | | | | You can also put in a 'Low Fare' alert at Travelocity. |
| nightly fee. Since you can cook your own food, etc., | | | | This will allow you to watch the airfare to a certain |
| you will save lodging and meal money. | | | | location. You select the airport you want to fly into |
| If you don't have your own travel trailer or tent, you | | | | and what price you want the fare to go below for |
| can rent RV's and camping equipment for a | | | | an email. They will then send you an email alert when |
| reasonable fee. Check your local sporting goods store | | | | the fare drops below your specified price. But act |
| for rental locations. | | | | fast when you get the email, sometimes the fare |
| Road trips are simple ways to spend more time with | | | | only lasts a half hour or so! |
| your family and to catch up with your precious | | | | It is possible to have a great vacation without |
| friends. Hitting the road while playing some of your | | | | spending a ton of money. Just use your imagination |
| favorite songs could become more exciting than a | | | | and find new options for accommodation and other |
| trip to another country, plus you are building great | | | | travel expenses. Remember, your family won't |
| memories! | | | | remember how much you spent. They will remember |
| Avoid peak seasons | | | | how much fun you had together! |
| If you really want to go on an out-town-trip by | | | | |