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Top10 Tips to plan your budget travel
February 2010, Ridgeway Hotel London
Don't skip your vacation travel in economically challenged times. The trick is to plan carefully and keep these tips in mind to maximize your travel budget.
Almost everyone is feeling the pinch in their travel budget these days. You might be looking for a way to reduce your overall spending, but probably this will mean giving up on luxury, including your vacation travel.
Don't worry this situation can be changed. You might have to adjust your travel expectations, but you will be able to have a satisfying trip without feeling guilty about the expenses.
Some tips for budget travellers to reduce the cost of their vacation travel:
1. Plan ahead!
The most important rule to save money for a vacation is to plan ahead. If you do this you can save quite a lot of money for instance on your budget accommodation.
2. Travel during the off-season
There are enough locations where you can go to during the off-season without arriving during peak season.
If you choose properly you will find the best deal for your budget travel. Besides, the sights will be less crowded.
3. Travel by car
If you want to travel by car make sure your vehicle has been properly tuned up and is in a top condition. Moreover, it would be advisable to travel with the best gas-saving techniques!
4. Rent a car
When you want to travel by car to be flexible but not with your own then rent a car. However, it's better not to choose the most popular and fancy car. Go for the economic deal since as a budget traveller you want to save money.
5. Choose a flexible departure/arrival time when going by plane
Choose a budget airline, maybe make some stop-overs and eat before the flight so that you don't have to eat on the plane which again saves you a lot of money.
6. Check travel sites
If you cannot book your vacation travel ahead then look for special or last-minute deals. Remember that you probably have to be very flexible about the travel time. Be prepared to leave the next day!
7. Choose a budget hotel
Don't be afraid to choose a budget hotel. If you just need a room to sleep and a bathroom it's better to go for a budget accommodation since they provide basic facilities at a good quality.
8. Create a budget for your budget travel
Before you take your vacation travel think of your budget. What do you want to spend? When you have a budget try to keep track of your spendings.
9. Adjust your vacation ideas
It might be cheaper to go camping instead of staying at a hotel. When you plan your vacation close to your home town choose to drive instead of going by plane.
10. Stay home
This might sound as the worst tip ever, but at home you can do more than you think. Take a week off, try to ignore your computer (so don’t turn it on!). Look around your city and the cities nearby and discover and experience what your environment has to offer.
Some of these tips might be impossible, because the flexibilities you need for some of the tips are not possible for everyone. But some of these tips are definitely worth to put into practice. All in all they ensure that you enjoy your budget travel or in general your vacation travel.