vacation budget
Universal Studios vs. Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios versus Islands of Adventure: A tough match-up for any amusement park enthusiast. One? The other? Maybe both? We’re here to help you decide.
How to save money on family vacations
Earlier this month, my little family of four embarked on a much-needed spring getaway to the Caribbean. I’m sure that doesn’t sound frugal at all, but rest assured that it was. After a year of planning and a whole lot of strategizing, we were able to book that particular trip for what amounted to a boatload of hotel loyalty points, a bunch of airline miles, and around $700.
I know that isn’t cheap by any means, but it was a good deal when you consider the fact that our trip price included round-trip airfare for four, a six-night hotel stay at an all-inclusive resort, transportation, and tips. Pretty sweet.
Still, this whole travel-with-kids-on-a-budget thing is getting infinitely more difficult. We used to be able to travel anytime — off-peak, off-season, and last-minute. But now that my oldest daughter is in school, we are stuck planning our budget travel for the school breaks that take place during spring, fall, winter, and summer. Needless to say, the school schedule sure does throw a wrench into my plans.
5 Ways To Budget Your Life After Getting Laid Off
I was in Puerto Rico on vacation when I got a call from New York â I answered and they said, âHey Arielle, sorry, we know youâre on vacation, butâ¦â And that was it. More than 250 people had been let go, and I became a prisoner of my own mind.
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How to Create a Budget for a Trip Abroad
Budgeting for a trip seems easy, right? You just need to save a bunch of money and divide it into 3: food, flights and hotels. But what about those cool activities you want to try or figuring out how to get from A to B? There are a lot of little incidentals that go into
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7 Tips on How to Plan a Luxury Vacation
While traveling on a shoestring budget is fun and challenging in its own right, treating yourself to a luxury vacation is something we all that dream about. I mean who doesn’t like to be pampered every now and then? You may think that high-end resorts in exotic destinations are a dream that will never come
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How To Tour New York on a 25 Dollar Budget
New York City is often said to be one of the most expensive destinations in the world to travel to. While there are crazy expensive adventures to be had – like this $1,800 helicopter tour – NYC is also a city you can easily traverse on a budget. I recently took to the city with
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Why it pays to upgrade your cruise ship cabin
Last Minute Weekend Getaway: Get Out of Town and Save
Have you ever had a free weekend pop up and thought, I need to get out of town ASAP? With technology, and especially apps, planning a quick vacation can take you just one hour. I promise. Finding a last-minute flight First off, you are going to need a flight. Stay flexible and pick the cheapest
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A Guide to Foreign Transaction Fees
Foreign transaction fees might force you to pay extra for every transaction you make while abroad.