Frugal Vacations - Our Top Frugal Vacations Tips & Ideas

We've all seen the frugal vacations tips andthere that offer excellent tips on how to budget
strategies on television and in the bookstorestravel. Plenty of us have to do it often enough
about how to travel on a certain budget per day.that many of us are certainly experts. Knowing
It can happen if done correctly and plannedwhen, how, and where to book your airfare, car
accordingly. We'd all love to have so much thatrentals, vacation stays is as much an art as it is a
we don't have to worry about it when we takescience. A little luck never hurts either.
vacations.**Don't travel alone. We have split vacations with
However, I would much rather take vacation on afriends and family many times cutting our costs
budget than not take one at all and immerseimmensely.
myself in my kids 2 inch pool out back frying in**Eat intelligently. Do you really have to eat out
the sun while have a beer dreaming that I'm onevery meal? We typically do one meal out per
the beach or in my dream travel location.day and enjoy our favorite foods in the rest of
Let's not waste time and get right to the point.the time.
Here is discount Florida vacations top tips for not**What about camping, backpacking, and other
only taking, but enjoying frugal vacations...outdoor adventures? Yes, this can get expensive,
**Pick the right vacation destination. Going to thebut these are viable options and can make for a
French Riveria or shopping on Rodeo Drive mayfun trip.
not fit the budget travel lifestyle. Going**Stay off the beaten path. Look for your
somewhere that will allow you to enjoy thefavorite vacation place, but try and find a nice
destination without spending money is smart. Forrental by owner or not-so-mainstream condo. You
example, you can spend 10 times the money inmust be careful with this. You don't want to end
one weekend in Vegas as you could in a wholeup in a place that ends up being a complete
week on a beach vacation or camping trip.nightmare. With the Internet and referrals, you
**Shop deals wisely. After searching whatshould be ok.
seemed like endlessly, we found a great stay in**Understand culture and customs before you
Hilton Head Island during the busy season. Don'ttravel so you know the ins and outs of how to
think you can't find a deal, try again. There arebe frugal. Travel in the US and abroad can be
little tips and tricks you can use to get FREEquite different.
flights, upgraded rooms, and more. Don't hesitate**Do mini-vacations. Instead of one week or
to play them. They work.more at a time, pick great spots you can visit in
**Consider the off-season. Not only is it cheaper,a couple of days. This allows you to travel to a
but typically there are less people. It's like younumber of locations throughout the year, enjoy
have the entire place to yourselves. Understanddifferent forms of travel, and spend less money.
though why that particular spot has an off-seasonListen, we know this is just a taste. There are
- weather, school vacations, nature, etc...entire books and websites devoted to frugal
**Keep the distance from home close enoughvacations and budget travel. We just don't want
that it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get there,you to think you can't have a wonderful vacation
but far enough that it is a true vacation!this year when you have little money.
**Read, read, read. There are endless sites out