The average family spends $2,200 per year on their vacation. There are ways to cut back and still have a great trip. Start with these money saving tips.
Be thorough- Don't accept the first price you see. Shop for the best deals on flights, hotels, and entertainment. Compare all the prices before you book, you'll know a good deal when you see one.
Be flexible- Changing your flight by a day can save you hundreds of dollars, or moving your trip from March to June may save you even more. Being flexible puts you in a better position to take advantage of travel bargains.
Be bold- Ask and you shall receive. You'll be surprised to know how many freebies and discounts are out there if you have the courage to ask for them.
Be nice- Simple as that. You'll get a lot further with a smile than a frown. Most hotel clerks and travel professionals are used to dealing with angry customers. They might be so appreciative of your pleasant attitude that they'll lower your price or upgrade your room.
Enjoy- Travel is what you make of it. And it's even more rewarding when you know you have saved money on a good deal.
These ideas taken from the book Readers Digest- Free Money, Free Stuff.
