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Vinay Singh
I can't think of many people that don't like traveling. Most of the people that I run across are planning vacations, enjoying their down time, and exploring the world. That's how I am. I love exploring new places and getting around to different places.
What I don't like is paying for the experience. Regardless of where you travel, vacations are going to be a huge financial commitment. No matter what you do, you're almost always going to spend more than you originally plan.
There's really no such thing as a cheap vacation but, there's nothing wrong with taking steps to reduce the price. Here are some of the things that you can do to get the most inexpensive vacation possible.
Be Flexible With Your Dates
There's a huge benefit to being flexible with your dates. If you're looking at getting an airline ticket, then the prices are going to fluctuate depending on the season. However, if you're just looking at a hotel it can benefit you as well. If you're flexible with your days you'll be more open to different discounts that hotels might offer. They might offer a discount for certain days, or give lower unpublished rates. Either way, it creates more opportunities to save money.
Plan Something Close
The farther you travel, the more expensive your vacation becomes. If you plan a weekend getaway a couple of hours from where you live, then you'll end up paying a lot less than what you would have paid otherwise. Look for something a couple of hours away that you've either enjoyed in the past, or never done before.
Avoid Heavily Visited Areas
Heavily visited areas usually cost more. When you're planning your trip you should try to find something that people don't usually do. Look for something that's going to be fun for your family, yet cheap at the same time,
Get Creative
Think about the things that your family enjoys that you've never really tried before. Maybe you've never gone horseback riding, or hiking, or windsurfing. Look for something fun that you can plan a vacation around.
Plan With a Coupon Book
Coupon books can be great vacation planners. Why? Because they give you different ideas for fun activities, and a lower price at the same time. You can also try using a website like Groupon to get even better deals. Groupon is a great website for finding fun things to do because so many companies use it to announce discounts.
Follow the Tips in the "Money Saving Travel Guide"
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