Money-Saving Travel Tips
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:41 pm
Hi
Summer is quickly approaching so before you load the kids into the car to escape town, there are few money-saving tips you might want to consider.
When traveling internationally:
* Visit destinations where the U.S. dollars is closest in value to the local currency (currency in the Caribbean is tied to the U.S. dollar, for example)
* Look for all inclusive packages, such as resorts or cruises and pay upfront in U.S. dollars
* Ask your travel agent about locations that may be less costly as they are in their 'off season'
Ways to save money on hotels:
* Ask your travel agent about upgrading your hotel reservation to a room with two king size beds instead of getting two hotel rooms when traveling in groups or with kids
* Ask your travel agent to find hotels where kids stay for free or cheaper when traveling with kids
* Ask your travel agent to find a hotel room with a kitchenette so you can take care of a few meals yourself instead of eating out for every meal
* Your travel agent can suggest properties that might offer complimentary breakfast or heavy hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon.
When traveling by car:
* Pack the car as light as possible - the more weight, the harder the car works and the more gas you use
* When renting a car for a large group of people, renting one SUV saves on gas mileage vs. renting two smaller cars
* Make sure tire pressure is accurate so that gas is spent efficiently
* Use only the grade level of gas that your car owners manual calls for, nothing more
* Use cruise control to run the engine efficiently and save on gas
Thanks
Summer is quickly approaching so before you load the kids into the car to escape town, there are few money-saving tips you might want to consider.
When traveling internationally:
* Visit destinations where the U.S. dollars is closest in value to the local currency (currency in the Caribbean is tied to the U.S. dollar, for example)
* Look for all inclusive packages, such as resorts or cruises and pay upfront in U.S. dollars
* Ask your travel agent about locations that may be less costly as they are in their 'off season'
Ways to save money on hotels:
* Ask your travel agent about upgrading your hotel reservation to a room with two king size beds instead of getting two hotel rooms when traveling in groups or with kids
* Ask your travel agent to find hotels where kids stay for free or cheaper when traveling with kids
* Ask your travel agent to find a hotel room with a kitchenette so you can take care of a few meals yourself instead of eating out for every meal
* Your travel agent can suggest properties that might offer complimentary breakfast or heavy hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon.
When traveling by car:
* Pack the car as light as possible - the more weight, the harder the car works and the more gas you use
* When renting a car for a large group of people, renting one SUV saves on gas mileage vs. renting two smaller cars
* Make sure tire pressure is accurate so that gas is spent efficiently
* Use only the grade level of gas that your car owners manual calls for, nothing more
* Use cruise control to run the engine efficiently and save on gas
Thanks