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Planning Your Summer Travels

Shereen Travels Cheap

South America is close, but there are so many different places to choose from that are amazing, tropical and super budget-friendly. A pic from our boat tour of Portland Plan a staycation If everything just seems too far out of budget this time of year, opt to do things around your own town and take your vacation over holiday break.

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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, I want the best deal possible, so I went scouting to see what I could learn about getting the best deal on a rental car. Choose the right car for your needs. Usually, if we fly somewhere and then rent a car, we just get the smallest (least expensive) type available. Here is what I found. Kid seats ($13.00

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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

While I'll ask friends for recommendations, I'll also ask people I meet while out and about, like my Uber driver, or staff at my hotel when I meet them in the elevator (cleaning staff mostly, because they are the regular people who have to budget and don't get anything for sharing those special spots.

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5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. I bring a hot plate and a skillet and sauce pan with me to the hotel to reheat freezer meals that I’ve made in advance. Use discounts on rental cars. I initially booked directly through Budget, and the cost for a large SUV for a week was $595.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget. Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

Normally, I break my list down into three categories - budget, moderate, and splurge - but this year everything is under $120, and most are much less than that, so you can get more for your buck and be even more popular to that traveler on your list. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He managed to budget for a PC for each of his staff to use at home – dialing in to the work mainframe computer to do after hours work. Free 3 Star Hotel Rooms. Of course I signed up with each airline and hotel for points. Employee pricing on new cars. Rental car discounts. Half price symphony tickets.