Contrary to what many may think, travel isn’t only for the rich! With a little imagination, you can plan wonderful vacations that won’t put you in debt. It’s all in the way you position yourself before and while you are roaming the globe.
1. Turn off cell phone roaming and use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
As you travel, you might be tempted to access the internet in public places that can threaten your security. You also will be hit with mega roaming charges on your cell. Getting a VPN allows you to use public WIFI safely. Choose this option to connect with friends and family as you are away and ditch the phone…you can find VPN packages for less than $10/month.
2. Choose accommodations based on location preferences
If you are sitting on the beach all day and want to stay quiet, why not spend a little extra on a smaller hotel located outside of the center in a small beach town. Or maybe you want a taste of the city life but can’t afford the prices downtown, you can position yourself near a reliable transit line in order to be able to see all of your preferred sites. Location is everything when it comes to planning a trip and the right choice of hotel can make or break the cost of your visit.
3. Find inexpensive travel insurance
You have to buy travel insurance before you go—if you are going on a family trip, consider a site like World2Cover, which offers free coverage for children. Also, be sure to check your credit card for travel insurance options and deals, as they often have coverage.
4. Look for re-positioning cruises
As cruise lines relocate for the upcoming season, they sometimes will sell very discount tickets to passengers as low as half the cost of the original cruise. This could be an excellent way to relax on the ocean and get from A to B!
5. Use relocation car rentals
If you can be flexible with your own location and love a good road trip and don’t mind your trip being planned “for” you (you have to deliver the vehicle to a certain location within a certain time frame), check relocation car rental sites like imoova.com for some neat road trip ideas—sometimes you’ll find great deals on full-size motor homes!