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Saving Money on Your Next Vacation—Book Early

Timing is everything in life and that goes double when you are planning a vacation. I try to provide as many cost-saving travel tips as possible in this blog and regular readers know that high on the list of advice is to book early. Doing so almost always guarantees cheaper seats—whether by sea, air or land. To prove my point I found a great deal to the Greek Islands that allows you to skip the crowds and the sky-high prices. The catch: Book now travel later. The bargains are good now but you won’t be taking your trip until the … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation—Work It!

Continuing my series on ways to save on your summer vacation I’m turning my attention to a unique alternative that I doubt would appeal to those of you who enjoy leaving the daily grind behind to relax on a powdery white sand beach. However, if you are on a tight budget and can’t stomach spending a summer camping in your own backyard then you might not be turned off by the idea of taking a working vacation. If you have a passion for lighthouses consider heading to Northport, Michigan this summer. The Grand Traverse Lighthouse offers visitors the chance to … Continue reading →

Do CityPasses Really Save Money?

In my previous blog I listed some of the top city card programs in the world. The popular discount cards afford travelers access to multiple attractions for a flat (reduced) fee. So what’s the catch? While the cards are money savers, in some cases they do require speedy sightseeing. And there is the issue of whether or not they are worth getting for your entire family. If you plan to visit as many sites in one city as possible and have the time to make the most of them, then almost any of these discount cards with a decent validity … Continue reading →

Disney World on a Budget

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It was Walt Disney’s dream that Walt Disney World have lodging for every budget. Since the average American family can’t afford a stay at the Grand Floridian Resort, there are several more moderately priced options that you might want to consider before completely ruling out a stay at Walt Disney World during your next vacation. The room rates at the Disney Value Resorts range from $77 to $119 per night and allow you all of the benefits of staying at a Disney Resort such as extended park hours and free transportation to the amusement and water parks. The Disney Value … Continue reading →