Wednesday 14 February 2018

Practical Tips On How To Travel For Less

By Kevin Wagner


If you are not rich, then the idea of traveling around the world could seem to be an unachievable goal. However, there are many practical ways you can do it. You may have wondered how your friend could manage to take a trip each year to a new destination. So, how can you satisfy your wanderlust on a string budget? It might means, you may have skipped fancy hotels or living with fewer belongings. If you are up to the challenge, here are practical ways you can travel for less.

One way of saving on your airplane cost is to purchase one ticket to cover your destinations instead of a ticket for each destination. This is effective for people who plant to visit more than one place. Please note that such packages may have some conditions such as traveling to one direction or visiting your destinations within a year. If you have several places to visit, then this tip might save you a few thousands.

Food is one of the items that contribute to higher trip expenses. So, you should refrain from spending more on expensive meals yet there are other options you can spend less. One of the ways of reducing food expense is preparing your own meals, especially if you are residing in a premise with a kitchen. Besides this, you could also opt to eat local food which in most cases much cheaper than exotic cuisines.

Did you know your credit cards can save you money if you are traveling to a foreign country? There are some cards that attract zero fees for foreign transactions. To enjoy such benefit, you have to notify your bank before traveling. Some credit cards can earn your airline miles.

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.

Did you know that you can spend a quarter the cost of your accommodation by avoiding luxurious hotels? In fact, there are several hostels that welcome people of all ages. Besides this, you could also stay in a peer to peer residence which you can still enjoy privacy while spending much less than staying in hotels. Interestingly, these facilities have nearly same amenities offered by hotels such as meals and free Wi-Fi.

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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