Plan ahead
One of the best ways to save money on a vacation is to plan ahead. Start at least 6 months before your departure. If you plan to go somewhere popular during a peak time such as Christmas, or Spring Break, you may want to increase the planning time table to a year. The fact is, the less time you leave yourself, the more of a chance you have to pay higher prices. As it gets closer to your dates, you will typically find that air fares rise and accommodation selection becomes less available and more expensive.
Drive or Fly?
Sometimes it can be very difficult to decide whether to drive or fly. With fluctuating gas prices, maybe the gas and the added wear and tear on the family sedan is not worth it if you are traveling a long distance. But if your destination is a one gas stop journey, you can save some money by not having to rent a car like you would when you fly. There are a few things to keep in mind when deciding. Price is obviously the a big factor, but time can be more significant. If you are going on vacation for only a few days, does it make sense to spend half of your trip in a car? When time is of the essence, the added of expense of flying can be worth it if it means spending more time with family enjoying activities together.
Rent a House
With money being tight for so many families, there is an increasing trend for whole families to rent an entire house or some version of the vacation rental. These types of accommodations give the traveler a bit more flexibility when it comes to a vacation. Many times you can save money because you can rent them by the week instead of a day to day rate like a hotel. Also, with a vacation or home rental, you have the option to cook in instead of eating out like you would have to do at most hotels. Eating in can save you money so you are able to afford an extra activity on vacation. This could mean an extra parasailing trip, jet ski rental or round of golf.
Peak Season
Traveling during less popular times can save you extra money, instead of traveling during busier times such as Christmas week, Presidents Day weekend and Spring Break. Many areas will offer better deals during their off-season because they are trying to attract more guests. You will often find that during these times the area will be less busy and you will be able to do more activities because rates are often discounted.
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