There’s no doubt that this coming year is going to be the best one ever, and no plan is complete without a fun vacation or travel plan to top it off. You know you want to travel, but maybe you’re feeling a little financially uneasy—well, there’s no need to worry, because there are plenty of options these days that make it easier for travelers of all ages to save money.
Here are a few tried and true tips:
1. Stay on the lookout for websites and apps that do the work for you.
There are so many tools out there that help travelers find the best deals on all types of vacations and travel, from accommodations to airlines to tour packages. Why not use an all-in-one vacation package finder like Kayak, which searches the web for the best deals. If you want to focus on saving money on accommodations only, check out Travel Set Go (https://travelsetgo.com/) to find hotel rooms all over the world at wholesale prices.
2. Don’t plan ahead.
Contrary to popular belief, planning way ahead isn’t always in your best interest. The cheapest deals on flights are often found about two or three weeks in advance. If you can leave a window open that’s flexible as far as dates and location, you can often find sweet deals on accommodations, car rentals and airfares too. Check out apps like Hopper and Skyscanner which effectively “watch” flights for you and tell you when the cheapest deal is. Or if you want to get your sea legs, there are plenty of last-minute cruise deals out there!
3. Use your legs!
Forget expensive car rentals and taxis and plan a vacation in a way that keeps you moving and saves money! Staying at a fairly central location in your city of choice usually means that you’ll also be close to major attractions, or stay a little out of the way (to save money on hotels) and schedule in a walk as part of your daily routine. Even walking one way and taking public transit back will still save your pocket change while making sure you keep the blood pumping! Consider renting a bike for a day or a week as a part of your exploring—your heart and wallet will thank you!