article thumbnail

Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Winter is holding on tightly, which makes the idea of a vacation even more appealing! But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. Stay at home Skip the big vacation this year and stay home!

article thumbnail

How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. So, instead of trying to cram my hubby, my grandson, myself and all of our travel things into my little Toyota Camry Solara (read that convertible with very little trunk space), I’m looking for a mid-sized SUV to rent for a couple of weeks.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Save Money on a Vacation Rental Stay

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For the past 8 years, I have owned and rented out a property in the Branson, MO area. As sort of an insider, I have seen ways that “in the know” folks can save on their vacation rental stays. Where vacation rental owners advertise. How to save when booking a vacation rental.

Vacation 100
article thumbnail

11 Things I learned After Owning a Vacation Property

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We purchased a vacation condo in a local resort area in 2006 (yep, right before the crash). My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. Unfortunately, I was over optimistic about how many days per year the condo would rent. Guess which ones always rented first?

Vacation 100
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we traveled, we packed a cooler full of food to eat on vacation and while on the road. Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. Use discounts on rental cars. We began cooking all of our meals at home.

Travel 196
article thumbnail

How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

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.

article thumbnail

9 Ways to Save Money on a Ski Trip

Couponing 101

Ski vacations can be fun for the whole family, but the costs might add up more quickly than you anticipate. If You’re a Beginner, Consider Renting or Borrowing Gear. Renting your gear can be a more affordable way to try skiing without a long-term commitment. Gear is pricey. Shop Around for Lodging.