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Practical Tips On How To Travel For Less

By Kevin Wagner


Most people equate traveling around the world to being rich. While this might be true to some extent, it is possible to take a trip without going broke. You may have seen some of your friend posting beautiful pictures of the destinations they have been to. The main trick is to plan and save for the trip in advance. If traveling around the world is one of the items on your bucket list, then the following tips will help you travel for less.

If you are planning to visit several destinations within a specified period of time, then you should consider purchasing one ticket from one airline. This will save you some dollars when compared to purchasing a ticket for each trip. This is especially useful if are visiting various destination in the same direction for example eastwards. On top of this, some airlines may attach some condition to such a package. In most cases, they might limit the period you must cover your trip, for instance, one year.

Another way to save money is to be careful with meals. You should not spend a lot of money by dining through the trip. The best way to save money is to try local cuisine which might be slightly cheaper. However, you should pay attention to the hygiene so as not to compromise on your health. Another option is to look for travel packages that include meals or at least breakfast. In case there is a kitchen where you stay, consider preparing your own meals.

One of the most passive ways of saving on your trip expenses is to apply for credit card that does not attract fees on transactions carried out outside the country. You may have to notify your card provider of the impending trip so as not to suspect foul play. In fact, there are cards that can earn you airline mile on each transaction.

The cost of luggage contributes significantly to the overall trip cost. If you can take care of this element alone you will save a lot, especially when visiting far destinations. Most airlines charge in excess of $25 for one bag. And if you exceed the weight limit, some of them may charge you more. So, if you were to carry several bags, you might end up paying for things you might not even use during your trip. Another advantage of small luggage is that you reduce chances of losing your bag.

Apart from airline cost, another significant expense that contributes significantly to the overall trip expenses is accommodation. So, if you are traveling alone or with few people, you can consider staying in a hostel rather than hotels. Fortunately, there are international organizations that allow adults to stay in hostels. One of them is Hostelling International and Youth Hostel Association. The good thing about such accommodations is that they have amenities such as free Wi-Fi and meals. Another option is peer to peer rental through platforms such as Airbnb.

Another way you may save on your vacation cost is to look for holiday packages. Such packages could include accommodation, airfare, excursions and rental cars. The best place to hunt for such deals is sites such as LivingSocial and Groupon. Sometimes, doing all the traveling preparation yourself might be expensive. Travel agents have better industry knowledge than you are, so they are in a better place to look for a better deal.

Lastly, you may consider enrolling in clubs or groups membership that has tourism benefits. Some employers also offer travel perks to their staff, so if you have such benefits why not take advantage of them to visit your dream destinations.




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