| Vacations are supposed to be fun, a time to unwind | | | | savings right there! |
| and forget about everything, but if you are on a | | | | Food can also be quite costly. Try buying some |
| budget it can be a little nerve racking. The last thing | | | | healthy snacks in the grocery store rather than dining |
| you want to happen is run out of money thousands | | | | out at restaurants every night. I'm not saying you |
| of miles away from home. | | | | should never dine at your destinations restaurants, |
| Usually, the most expensive part of a trip is the | | | | but try to keep it in moderation. If you are dining out |
| airfare. A typical flight across the Atlantic can run you | | | | you can save some money by ordering individual |
| at least a couple thousand dollars. Try booking two | | | | items from the appetizer or side dish menu. |
| separate flights instead of one. Discount sites like | | | | Accommodations are the next biggest cost next to |
| Priceline and Expedia aren't set up for these kind of | | | | the airfare. If you are staying for more than a |
| flights so you need to call the airline and find out | | | | month, renting an apartment may be cheaper than |
| from them directly. I know it sounds like a pain and | | | | staying at even the cheapest hotels. My wife and I |
| will take longer to get to your destination, but the | | | | did this, and it was cheaper than any hotel we could |
| cost savings can be huge. For example my wife and I | | | | find. |
| wanted to travel to Ecuador from Traverse City, | | | | Last but not least, try to find a place with alot to do |
| Michigan. A round trip direct flight was priced at | | | | in the area that is walking distance. The less you |
| $1,700 I did a little research and found a flight from | | | | have to travel the more you can save and put it |
| Michigan to Miami, Fl for $300 and a flight from Miami | | | | towards something else. |
| to Ecquador for $400, so there's a $1000 dollar | | | | |