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February 7, 2017 By Nicky 9 Comments

Don’t Start Your Next Vacation Without These Money Saving Travel Tips

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We all want to get away for a family vacation without breaking the bank. Whether you are on a tight budget or looking to stretch your travel funds to travel more often, we have a few tips to help you save money on travel and have the vacation you always wanted.

Budget Travel Tips to Help You Do More

Budget Travel Tips for Families

Travel in the off season

Many travel destinations offer seasonal pricing and by booking a stay out of season, you can save money. Park City, Utah is popular for winter skiing, but their summers are beautiful and a great time to visit. Plus it is cheaper during the summer, outside of the winter skiing season. Traveling during the week may also save you a little money as weekends tend to be a higher daily rate.

Travel by car

Traveling by car can be the best value for families. For the cost of a tank of gas, you can visit a wide variety of places that everyone will enjoy.

Book lodging with a full kitchen

One of the biggest ways to save money is to prepare your own meals instead of going out to eat. When on vacation, look for hotels that offer a full kitchen. Plan. to cook several meals in your room and save a lot of money. On a 10 day trip to Florida a few years ago, we estimated that we saved about $600 doing this.

Save on luggage fees by packing light

Many airlines now charge baggage fees. Packing light reduces those fees and helps stream line your packing process. If you are vacationing for an extended period, an onsite guest laundry is a great option. When we vacation, we always plan on doing laundry at least once while we are gone. With active boys, staying clean isn’t an easy feat and it’s easier to plan on washing clothes.

These are just a few easy money saving travel tips that will help you stay on budget and do more when you arrive at your destination.

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. blankCatherine Bradford says

    February 7, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    If I sign up I can save 20%, doing that right now

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  2. blankCatherine Bradford says

    February 7, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Want to stay in Seattle, WA, planning a trip there soon!

    Reply
  3. blankRegina says

    February 15, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    I learned they have extended perks..

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  4. blankRegina says

    February 15, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    I would like to stay in Knoxville , TN. We have friends in that area and would love to go visit. Thanks.

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  5. blankbetsy says

    February 17, 2017 at 7:11 am

    we’d love to stay in orlando

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  6. blankbetsy says

    February 17, 2017 at 7:12 am

    they have lots of perks!

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  7. blankShawn A says

    February 20, 2017 at 8:10 am

    I learned that they have a perks program that you can sign up for.

    Reply
  8. blankAshley S says

    February 21, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    I learned that they have a best rate guarantee. If you find a lower rate, they will honor and beat it. How awesome!

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  9. blankAshley S says

    February 21, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    I would like to stay at the Extended Stay in Chicago. Chicago has been on my husband and I’s vacation bucket list, we definitely plan on going soon!

    Reply

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