After being in the house for the last year and some change, everyone is ready (or almost ready) to start traveling again. With that being said, prices for travel have increased and can be expensive if not properly planned.
Check out some tips and tricks below on how you can save some money planning your summer vacation.
What's the point of collecting miles if you don't cash them in? Take full advantage of using your points for summer trips. You'd be surprised at how much you can save with them!
Did you know that road trips can be fun AND affordable? They are an excellent way to see more than one part of the US. By taking your own car, you can save money instead of renting one and can also stave money by staying in cheap motels while grabbing food on the go.
Theme parks can be expensive, unless you know how to do them on a budget. Several theme parks offer camping options nearby so you can save money on lodging while enjoying another adventure. In addition, you can also cook meals after a day in the park to avoid racking up those credit cards.
Not only can renting a house with friends be fun, but it can also save you a good chunk of cash. Cocktails on your beachfront patio will also cost significantly less than they would at the local beachfront bar.
Bundling airfare and hotel for almost any destination can help you save on travel. Websites like Expedia.com, CheapCarribean.com or Kayak.com can help with that.
Due to some travel restrictions still in place, resorts are fairly cheap in places like Mexico and the Caribbean. Food, drinks, and entertainment are included in the nightly rate which will save you big money.
Everyone wants to travel to the latest and greatest destination, but those are usually the most expensive places to travel. To save some cash, try vacationing in the suburbs of a major city, or in a beach or mountain destination that are geared to locals instead of tourists.
Let's be real, alcohol can be very expensive and add up quickly. Whether you are at a hotel, resort, or rent a house, you can always bring your own booze.
For more tips and tricks on ways to save on summer travel, head to travelpulse.com or parents.com.
