It is that time of year to start thinking about summer travel plans. I encourage you all to start researching now. We are taking a mini vacation this weekend to Williamsburg. I did a lot of research and bought tickets to the attractions online. The attractions offered a discount if the tickets were bought in advance online. I also purchased gift certificates for eating out at Restaurants.com.
Vacation Planning Tips
- Research the destination. You can order free travel guides to 100’s of destinations. If you are thinking about Alaska, there is a neat Alaska Travel Planner that you can request for free.
- Rent a place that offers a kitchen or kitchenette. We plan to eat breakfast and lunch in our room. Since it is vacation, I do insist we eat out for dinner! I by gift certificates at Restaurants.com when they are on sale for 80% off. We also pack snacks and drinks to bring with us. Buying snacks really adds up quickly.
- Start looking at the deal of the day sites like Groupon for the area you are traveling to. Many times these sites will offer great discounts on restaurants and activities.
What are your tips for saving money while going on vacation?
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Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.
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