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  • Budget Travel Be Smart Goals
    Be Smart Goals With these SMART goal insights in mind, the 101 TIPS are divided into four perspectives if you will, for an easy reference-framework. These 'categories' almost are marked by the...

  • Budget Travel Tips
    Budget Travel Tips There are many ways you can save money, avoid costs, ensure details and relevant issues are taken into consideration and dealt with accordingly. Finding ways to be smart, becoming...

  • Budgeting While Vacationing
    Budgeting While Vacationing Budgetary concerns and monitoring, fiscal restraint and disciplined spending when traveling will pay off. When you are planning your trip and setting up your travel...

  • Checking In At The Airport
    Checking In At The Airport Arrive early at the airport and allow enough time for security screenings and clearing customs. Try getting to the airport at least two hours before your flight time on...

  • Don't Forget The Essentials
    Don't Forget The Essentials Concerned about appearances and wrinkled clothing? Save on laundry costs with ingenuity and innovative solutions. Think practical and be creative. A frequent traveler...

  • Enlisting The Services Of A Travel Agent
    Enlisting The Services Of A Travel Agent Early on, while in planning and information gathering mode, consulting with a travel agent, professional specialist, tap into their expertise and experience....

  • Finances And Currency Exchange
    Finances And Currency Exchange Financial and currency exchange information. Always be informed, prudent and curious about foreign currency exchange, rates and related subjects that could affect your...

  • Financial Strategies and Budgeting
    Financial Strategies and Budgeting Financial Strategies and Budgeting for a vacation or trip Most people mistakenly think that you need a lot of money to travel, or that vacations are simply too...

  • Free Style Vacationing
    Free-Style Vacationing Free-stylevacationing has become a popular choice for those who prefer a truly leisure-style vacation. It is highly open and leaves tourists with the final option and decision...

  • Budget Travel In The Air
    In The Air Explore offerings online, comparison shop and booking with discount airlines are all smart strategies. Remember flexibility on your part regarding dates and times will translate into...

  • Keep Information At Your Fingertips
    Keep Information At Your Fingertips Arrange for house sitters and emergency contact numbers and information at home, while you are away. To save on costs for home security, burst pipes, fire and...

  • Make A List Of Destinations
    Make A List Of Destinations Make a list of some, any or all of the destinations you would like to visit in your lifetime... and then plan to get to at least one this year! Like anything else in life,...

  • Medical Conditions and Medications
    Medical Conditions and Medications Verify medical conditions, travel and health advisories. Once you have picked your destination, it will serve you well to explore all health matters, including...

  • Save money - travel by car
    Road trips - saving money while traveling by car Maximize gas mileage and efficiency. A well-maintained vehicle will go a long way to ensure carefree driving. It is advisable to travel in a small...

  • Set Your Travel Goals
    Set Your Travel Goals A goal, in order to be effective and drive people towards it, should have the following characteristics. The goal should be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and...

  • The Travel Phenomenon
    The Travel Phenomenon The key to budget travel is to plan ahead. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the...

  • Travel Documents
    Travel Documents Travel documents should always be kept safe and taking a photocopy packed somewhere is prudent and smart. It will help you to prove your citizenship anywhere, anytime, protecting...

  • Budget Travel Logistics
    Travel logistics: trips, bookings and travel details Destination, location, type and duration of trip Means of getting to and from, airfare Ground-transportation while on the trip Accommodation,...

  • Travel Safety And Security
    Travel Safety And Security A discussion on travel logistics, dynamics and process would not be complete, without mentioning safety and security. A couple of tips follow: Do not travel with precious...

  • Budget Travel Post Assessment
    Travel wrap-up: Post-assessment and budgeting Once you get home, with all your receipts, bills, photographs (or film, memory cards these days!) in one piece and your dream vacation has come to an...

  • Traveling Baggage
    Traveling Baggage Next, our discussion turns to luggage. What exactly do you need to pack into your suitcase and how? What goes into your suitcase is important too. Shop for the items you need...

  • Vacation Budgeting Strategies
    Vacation Budgeting Strategies When budgeting for any type of travel, package deal, or even your family vacation, find out about all costs associated with your trip. Confirm with the agent, location...

  • What To Pack In Your Luggage
    What To Pack In Your Luggage One of the most commonly made mistakes made by travelers is packing too much of everything. Except for the inconvenience, there are also charges and fees for overages....

  • Where to go where to stay how to get there
    Where to go, where to stay, how to get there The travel dilemma and decision: Where and when to go, where to stay, how to get there Traveling is both exciting and exhilarating. It appeals to the...

  • Other Money Considerations When Traveling