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5 Budget Destinations for May

Shereen Travels Cheap

Not only will you be traveling in between two really popular times of the year - Spring Break and Summer - but it also means you'll save money by going when the crowds are lower and airlines and hotels are looking to entice people with deals. There are a lot of ways to make a trip anywhere budget-friendly, or at least more affordable.

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Where I found money in February

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We tried to remain optimistic that the trip would happen but by May the European airline emailed us that they were canceling our flight and they gave a voucher for a future flight. Relief is an understatement, and after a lot of back in forth with the airline, the full refund hit my account in February. Plasma earnings: $325.

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Using Rakuten to Travel Cheaper

Shereen Travels Cheap

Just a sampling of those include: TravelSmith, Holiday Inn, Avis, Alaska Airlines, Camping World, Orbitz, Air France, Delta Airlines, HomeAway and even AAA! Stores you can shop at: Rakuten has, literally, hundreds of online merchants you can choose from, including a long list of travel merchants.

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Necessary Holiday Travel Tips

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Download Your Airline's App Carry one less thing. You're already walking around with your phone, so download your airline's app so you can easily check in, get updates and have your boarding pass on hand instead of stuffing it into your pocket or a book and then having a small panic attack when you can't find it. Never again!

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Friday Links – Want $1000 Cash? Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Believe it or not, there are some airline fees that are worth paying for. Amy at Money Mishaps highlights the Airline Fees That Might Actually Be Worth Paying For just in time for your holiday travels.

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6 Packing Light Tips for Winter Trips

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Carry-on travel has become more and more popular as baggage fees have become the norm among most airlines. Packing even for a beach trip in just a carry-on can be a little tricky if you aren’t used to packing light.

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Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is best to travel during off seasons when airline tickets and hotel prices are at its lowest. But if your destination in mind is far and requires airline tickets, it is best to search for seat sale and compare prices of different airlines. Just choose the ones that are priced reasonably and still within budget.

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