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Viewing Three Money-Saving Travel Tips for the Tight Travel BudgetThree Money-Saving Travel Tips for the Tight Travel Budget
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If you are on a bit of a tighter budget lately (like so many others) you do not have to stop vacationing to pinch pennies. There are great holiday options nearby! This article presents some tips that will help you reconsider local alternatives. By Butterfield Ranch Resort Everyone has been on a bit of a tighter budget lately, but that doesn't mean you have to stop vacationing to pinch your pennies. Here are some great ways to save money while traveling. Stay Local With flights costing anywhere from $250 to $600 per person on average, it's pretty costly to take a family trip anywhere. With the extra costs of baggage fees, fuel, and in-flight meals, the price can quickly spiral out of proportion. With these costs in mind, many families are looking at driving vacations in a much more favorable light. You might be surprised by what treasures you are able to find just a few hours' drive from home. So take a moment to explore some of the nearby sights and attractions. An extra advantage: you won't have to worry about the cost of a rental car. Go Camping While this might seem like the obvious answer coming from an RV resort and campground, let's take a step back and think about it for a moment. First of all, 9 times out of 10, campground fees are less expensive than renting a hotel room. With the exception of cabin rentals, your campground fees will range from about $20-$40 per night, depending on the types of amenities that the campground has to offer and whether you are talking about RV or tent camping. With hotel rooms typically averaging $100 per night or more, you're talking about a significant savings over the course of a week. Next, let's think about meals. Unless you want to dish out the money to stay in a condo or similar rental with its own kitchen when vacationing, you're looking at eating most of your meals out. While you could probably get by without spending too much on fast food, most moderately-priced restaurants are still going to cost you $15-$20 per person. While camping, you are typically cooking your own food and therefore not spending much more than you normally would at home. Lastly, and this ties in with our previous money saving tip, you are more likely to stay local and spend less money traveling while camping. Let's face it, when you have to bring everything with you, it's easier to stay close to home. That's not to say that some cross-country RV trips can't be in the cards. Enjoy Nature's Wonders What this really means is to find those great family activities that don't cost too much money. Things like hiking, biking, or swimming are great activities that don't pull from the pocketbook. Going to the beach or the park can be a great way to spend a day without the hassle or expense of other tourist attractions. Also, many State and National parks (and even some campgrounds) will offer free family activities that are not only entertaining, but also educational. About the Author: Butterfield Ranch Resort is an RV Campground in Anza Borrego Desert, CA. San Diego Camping - San Diego Places to Hike - San Diego RV Park Reservations. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
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