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5 Budget Destinations for May

Shereen Travels Cheap

Right now everyone is getting ready for Spring Break, but if you're looking to save money, maybe skip all that in favor of a getaway in May. There are a lot of ways to make a trip anywhere budget-friendly, or at least more affordable. You just need to know when to go and what to do. I'll have things in every price point.

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Using Rakuten to Travel Cheaper

Shereen Travels Cheap

Here you can see my current pending and my all-time cash back You can track your cash back total to see how much you saved and then every quarter, Rakuten sends you a Big Fat Check (if you choose that method) or a Big Fat Payment via Paypal. I like to use my cash back as a travel savings supplement. Who else does that?

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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. 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. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach!

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Necessary Holiday Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

So, I suggest packing small gifts and saving the wrapping for when you arrive. Download Your Airline's App Carry one less thing. Everyone's trying their best, the airline employees are already dealing with dozens of jerky people everyday. This takes up much less room too. If you need travel gift ideas, check out this post.

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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. Searching online can save you both money and time. This post was written by YFS.

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6 Packing Light Tips for Winter Trips

Shereen Travels Cheap

Carry-on travel has become more and more popular as baggage fees have become the norm among most airlines. Not only does packing light save money, but it also saves time, because travelers don’t have to stand around the baggage carousel waiting for their luggage to (hopefully) make it off the plane. Spray some vodka on it.

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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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