| Budget constraints often limit families and individuals | | | | "off-season" discounts. |
| from experiencing their vacations to the fullest. But | | | | Get to Know Local or Online Travel Agents |
| with a little budgeting and research, you can enjoy a | | | | Contact local travel agents in your area and ask to |
| luxury vacation even on a tight budget. After all, | | | | be notified when special deals arise. They are willing |
| you've worked hard all year long, and your vacation | | | | to help because they get paid a commission. Also, |
| should be a relaxing, fun experience. | | | | ask about brochures to various luxury resorts around |
| Here are some travel tips to help you budget for | | | | the world so you can get an idea of where you |
| your global travel and vacations and find great deals | | | | would like to go. |
| on luxury resorts around the world. | | | | You can also join with a travel group online to |
| Create a Vacation Savings Plan | | | | receive enormous discounts on four and five star |
| Instead of trying to gather up enough money for | | | | luxury resorts in Europe, Asia, Greece, Egypt, Israel, |
| vacation at the last minute, develop a savings plan at | | | | and many other destinations. Whether you'd like to |
| the start of each year. Save only $20 per week and | | | | stay at a beach resort, ski resort, golf resort, or |
| you'll have $1040.00 after 12 months. This can take | | | | take ocean cruises, they will do the research for you |
| care of the hotel bill and maybe more if you find a | | | | using their years of expertise. For even more |
| great bargain! | | | | savings, you can also sell global travel and vacations |
| Save Money on Food | | | | or memberships to others through a travel group and |
| When you arrive at your destination, go shopping for | | | | earn money. This allows you to work at home with |
| groceries. Note: Be sure the hotel or resort provides | | | | your very own travel business or at least pay for |
| a refrigerator and microwave or stove. Save your | | | | your own vacation! |
| "dining out" money for a few really special evenings | | | | Plan Activities Online |
| out. This will allow you to enjoy a few delicious meals | | | | Once you know your destination, you can plan some |
| instead of wasting dollars on fast food every day. | | | | of the more expensive activities online in advance to |
| One family-of-four meal at a fast food restaurant | | | | enjoy Internet savings. Popular amusement parks, |
| could cost $30 USD or more! | | | | museums, and entertainment venues often give a |
| Reserve in Advance | | | | discount for ordering tickets online in advance. |
| If you know far enough in advance where and when | | | | Save on Air Fare |
| you will take your holiday, you can book your hotel | | | | If traveling by plane, try bidding on tickets to get a |
| and flight in advance and receive savings. Phone the | | | | good price or look for departure times that offer |
| hotel or resort where you would like to stay several | | | | cheaper rates. Many airlines cost less during the |
| months ahead and ask them to mail their latest | | | | off-seasons as well. |
| brochure to you. Often times the brochures will | | | | No matter what your travel budget, you can enjoy a |
| contain rates for certain dates along with coupons. | | | | great vacation if you do enough advance planning. |
| You can take advantage of "early bird" or | | | | Make the most of your holiday while spending less! |