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10 of My Favorite Travel Items

Shereen Travels Cheap

Ziploc bags You never know when you'll need to separate something from something else, but also when you want to take a bag of cookies with you or keep your wet bathing suit from getting your rental car seats soggy or have an emergency diaper situation. I bring a handful of zipper bags with me anywhere I go.

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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. We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. Use discounts on rental cars. Use hotel rewards.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

Hotels often have more amenities than Airbnb, such as complimentary breakfast, fitness centers, and evening receptions. BEFORE booking a hotel or cabin, visit the website or app and sign up for their mailing list. Be loyal to your favorite hotel brand. If the hotel has complimentary breakfast, even better!