Budget Travel
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Everything you need to know for traveling well on a budget. Tips on how to save money on hotels, flights, and anything travel related.
Booking Future Travel During a Global Pandemic
Booking Future Travel During a Global Pandemic
Coronavirus and Cancelled Travel: Does Travel Insurance Cover the Loss?
Coronavirus and Cancelled Travel: Does Travel Insurance Cover the Loss?
5 Reasons Why You Should Travel in January | Simple. Thrifty. Living.
5 Reasons Why You Should Travel in January
Maui On a Budget? Yes, It Can Be Done
3 Tricks To Save Money At The Airport (Beyond Airfare)
When it comes to traveling, saving money on airfare is usually a top concern. That’s because flights can take up a good chunk of your travel budget. Luckily, you can apply strategies to find cheap flights and airfare flash sales via social media, such as researching aggregate travel tracking sites like Google Flights and Kayak to monitor […]
When Should You Buy Insurance for Your Next Trip?
Planning a vacation is an exciting endeavor, and a little nerve-wracking if you are shelling out a lot of cash for a plane ticket. You may want to purchase travel insurance to guard against potential losses, but not all policies are created equally. Think ahead to the kind of insurance is most valuable to you. […]
How Much Should You be Budgeting for Your Family Vacation?
Unless you plan on tent camping, staying in relatives home while out of town, or are independently wealthy, you probably need to budget for your family vacation. Certain considerations — like unexpected or hidden costs — are necessary to ensure that you have enough money saved to enjoy your vacation fully without having to practice […]
The Best Time to Book Your Holiday Flight Is…
The holidays are quickly approaching – how time flies! Speaking of flying, it’s a good idea to start looking into planning your holiday trips soon because flight prices can rise rapidly once it gets into the heart of the season. You might be thinking about Thanksgiving flights home, Christmas break or even Spring resort time. […]
Saving Money on Group Vacations | Simple. Thrifty. Living.
Planning a fun vacation with a group of friends or extended family? There are lots of ways to save money on a group vacation so that you can focus more on having fun rather than watching your wallet. Consider these tips on how to save money when planning a group vacation, and you’ll likely be […]
Why Staycations Rock | Simple. Thrifty. Living.
Everyone needs the occasional breather from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. While exotic vacations to remote, sun-soaked beaches and picturesque mountaintop ski resorts can very much fulfill that need, the associated price tag with such lavish vacations can put a grimace on your face and gaping hole in your budget. For those in desperate […]
Traveling the Week of Christmas on a Budget? It Can Be Done
Everyone wants to travel over the Christmas holidays. Even if you’re not planning to spend time with family, many people want to escape somewhere warm. Others just want to take advantage of the time off and get out of town for a few days. With all of that pressure on the travel industry, prices are […]
Traveling the Week of Christmas on a Budget? It Can Be Done
Everyone wants to travel over the Christmas holidays. Even if you’re not planning to spend time with family, many people want to escape somewhere warm. Others just want to take advantage of the time off and get out of town for a few days. With all of that pressure on the travel industry, prices are […]
Vacation Insurance Tips for Your Next Trip
If you’re planning a vacation, you’ve probably been dreaming about — and saving for — this trip for months. It may seem like nothing stands between you and your long-awaited days of leisure in a beautiful and fun locale. But, things can — and do — happen that cause vacation cancellations. If you don’t have […]
Tis The Season For Amusement Parks: Top Tips For Saving | Simple. Thrifty. Living.
Tis The Season For Amusement Parks: Top Tips For Saving The summer is a great season to spend quality time with loved ones and friends. In fact, the warmer months usually see families heading out on road trips to visit national parks and landmarks. However, many families also head off for Disneyland and Disney World; […]