LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT TRAVEL DEALS TO STRETCH YOUR TRAVEL BUDGET
Posted on 5/31/2011 at 6:24:22 PM
Once you'reat yourdestination, stretch yourtravelbudgetby using public transportation to and fromthe airport...taxis can be expensive. You can compare prices...if there are fourof you sharing the taxi, it mightbe a push or only a little moreand worth it.
Sharerentalcar expenses;. Rental carscan be a greatway to get out to the countryside,but theyadd a dailyexpenseto yourbudget.Cut thatdownby traveling;withothers. If fourof you are traveling;together,a car may be lessthanthe priceof fourtraintickets. Try to avoidthe collision damagewaver charges on rentalcars. Generallyif you havea "gold"credit card, the credit cardcompanywillcoverthisinsurance. Checkwithyourcardcompanythough,becausecertain countiesare not includedin thiscovera;ge;. In thosecounties,the CDW willbe mandatory and should be includedin the pricedyou are quoted. You don\'t wantto haveyourrentalcar in big cities. Those big citiesare a headache to drive in. To keep yourrentalcar safe,you needto parkin a garage,and parking;fees are expensive. Do yourcitytouring first. To savethe headaches and stretch yourtravelbudget, take trains;or busesbetween cities, thenpick up yourrentalcar for yourdrive in the countryside. If you'regoingto stay only in cities, use the trainand local transportation. When you'retakingthe train, go second-class.The seats aren'tquite as cushy,but theyare comfortable enough for yourtrip,and you'llsavea bunch withthisdiscounttraveldeal. When you'reusing the local subways and buses, considerhow manytripsyou'llbe takingon thattransportation...It mightbe worth whilebuying a transitcard... or at leasta booklet of [more..] Posted in Traveller Budget | No Comments »

Traveling does not need to put you in the poor house, just follow these 10 cheap travel tips to save money and still enjoy your vacation.Carry Snacks With You
Buying snacks in bulk before you go and dividing them up into zip lock bags saves the cost and hassle of purchasing snack foods while traveling. Bring Along A Water Bottle
Cheap travel tips do not need to be time consuming and inconvenient. This one is easy and simple. Just pack a nice water bottle and refill it whenever you get the chance, so you don’t have to purchase bottled water. Look For Packages
Finding packages for services and attractions can be one of the most invaluable of all cheap travel tips. Package deals can be found on most things, from shuttle rides if you purchase round trip in advance, to hotel room rates that include free breakfast.Walk Places
This tip can save you a lot of money and has the added benefit of allowing you to get your exercise in. It is also a great way to explore a new area.Use Grocery Stores
Every meal does not need to be eaten at a restaurant. It can be great fun to find a