| Some families save money for an entire year just to | | | | favorite spots using a discount coupon. Some |
| take a much needed vacation. They want it to be | | | | museums even offer free admission one day a month. |
| perfect especially because it only happens once a | | | | Tip #2 Choose an empty refrigerator filled with your |
| year. The last thing we want to think about is saving | | | | favorite snacks over the goodies in the mini bar. The |
| money while vacationing. It almost seems like an | | | | best is to ask the hotel to provide a mini-refrigerator |
| oxymoron. These tips should keep extra dollars in your | | | | (which some do free of charge). Then, stock it with |
| pocket without losing any fun. If you can stretch your | | | | your favorite drinks and snacks from the local super |
| dollars a bit further maybe you could stay a few extra | | | | market. |
| days! | | | | Tip #3 Public transportation can be an adventure. Using |
| First, before getting into specific saving tips, there is the | | | | trains, subways & trolleys can be part of the |
| possibility of becoming your very own travel agent. | | | | travel fun. This is much cheaper than renting a car and |
| You can save money on all your travel needs from | | | | paying for gas and parking fees. |
| hotels to airfare to car rentals. And, because you are | | | | Tip #4 Eat lunch at restaurants. Everyone wants to |
| your own travel agent you receive a commission on | | | | enjoy eating out on vacation. Most restaurants offer |
| the travel you booked for yourself. Even if you book | | | | less expensive lunch menus for the same food they |
| travel for a friend you can earn money and save | | | | offer at dinner time. Simply have your largest meal of |
| money for your friend. The possibilities are endless. | | | | the day be lunch! |
| Now, here are some great tips for saving money and | | | | Tip #6 Plan your trip in advance. This is the best way |
| having fun while on vacation... | | | | to find a cheap place to stay and save time for more |
| Tip #1 Look for discounted admission coupons. These | | | | exciting things. |
| can be found everywhere; online, in your hotel, local | | | | Here's to your next vacation! Cheers! |
| newspapers, travel guidebooks and AAA. Enjoy your | | | | |