Monday, May 18, 2009

Summer Vacation Savings

Ready to take your family on a fun and relaxing summer vacation? With some frugal planning, you can keep your mind on having fun and not on your wallet. Here are some thrifty money-saving tips:

Surf the internet for deals on vacation packages. You may find an affordable all-in-one package that includes transportation, accommodations and meals.

If you're headed to the beach for your vacation, consider booking a condo or beach house instead of a hotel. Private renters may be open to negotiation and more reasonable in their rates. The availability of a kitchen can also help you avoid going out to eat for every meal.

While eating out is fun and easy, it's also expensive. Buying food and beverages at the grocery store can save you money over the course of your trip.

If you plan on driving to your vacation destination, research gas prices online before plotting your course. In general, filling up along a highway is more expensive than taking an exit into a town.

Visit www.FeedthePig.org for more money-saving tips.

1 comment:

Alfred said...

Going on a vacation is a lot of fun. But you have to make sure that your budget is enough every activity that you will be doing while on a vacation.