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 You Really CAN Travel on a Budget and Have Fun Too  
Many people dream of being able to travel but are held back because of the costs involved. This article presents a number of different ways you can cut your costs and finally take the trip you've been meaning to all these years.

By Terry Johnson

Many people dream of being able to travel but are held back because of the costs involved. If this sounds familiar, you might want to consider these tips. Here you'll find a number of different ways you can cut your costs and finally take the trip you've been meaning to all these years.

• A big portion of any budget is the airfare, but this doesn't have to scare you away. You can find good deals when you shop around and shopping around has never been easier. There are several comparative websites that will charge a small fee for the service provided. However, you might want to explore the traditional method and simply call a few travel agents. Find out which method works best for you.

• Connecting flights may be a bigger hassle to take than an ordinary direct flight, but they do have their perks. Mainly, a connecting flight is cheaper than a direct flight. Keep your mind open to the possibilities and you might have some more money available for leisure and entertainment.

• Connecting flights may have another added bonus to them as well. If you are connecting, you might want to check out the city you land in for a few days. Ask your airline if you can leave a few days later at no additional charge. Each airline has its own policy regarding this. Simply ask, and you may find yourself staying at a new city for less.

• If you're not sure about the baggage, ask beforehand. More and more airlines are enforcing strict weight limitations on bags. If your luggage is not compliant, you will most likely be charged an extra fee. You don't want to pay extra just because you didn't check.

• If you intend to stay at a hotel, plan your menu carefully. This may sound tedious to do while you're on vacation, but it can help you avoid spending a lot of money on restaurants. It might even be a fun experience if you have some place to cook to check out local ingredients and get your family involved. This will help you build memories and save money.

• If you're renting a car when away, make sure to do a comparative analysis on prices as you did with the airfare. Again, there are a number of sites that will give you quotes from multiple rental sources. Always remember to fill up the car with gas before you end your travel and return it. Otherwise, you will be charged a lot of money if the rental company fills the tank.

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  Article added 07/07/11.

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