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How to Save Money When Traveling

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If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! He worked hard and was gone a lot, but somehow, he always took us on a yearly vacation. I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Avoid weekends.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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Also, we’re by a military base, so it’s a little easier to find houses to rent if you know when people will be PCSing out and needing to rent out their homes. And because my husband has access to the military base we can use their lake and camping sites which are much less crowded than the civilian areas.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

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” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from?”, Eat at grocery stores!