Save Big Money On Your Hot Vacation: Five Top Tips Revealed


by Michael Lance - Date: 2007-02-18 - Word Count: 456 Share This!

So you are thinking about taking a hot vacation? A good vacation can become a brilliant vacation if you manage to save some upfront costs, as well as managing on a more prudent budget whilst you're at your destination.

Check out our top five tips for freeing up cash on your hot vacation:

Public Transport is Your Friend

If you are visiting a major city, the chances are that there will be a comprehensive subway, bus system or train system. Your only requirement is to get yourself a map and ask for directions on the route and train you will need until you are familiar with the layout. There are plenty of good deals available on public transport tickets, such as day savers or family savers. Getting the train or bus instead of a taxi can possibly save you three figures, as well as a quicker and more flexible option.

The Importance of Hotels

The fact is that most three-star hotels are a shade away from four-star hotels. You can expect in-house restaurants, bars, en suite bathrooms and televisions. It is well worth fishing around for a recommended three-star hotel and significantly cutting your costs instead of shooting for the "luxuruous" four-star option. Also consider hotels that are on the outskirts of the city but next to a train/subway station. Hotels in a prime location are likely to cost a heck of a lot more, yet you can make a killer saving by simply taking a 5-10 minute train ride each day.

Investigate Package Deals

The package deal on a hot vacation can save you a bundle upfront. If you do your due diligence, you can often get deals that include the hotel, taxis, public transport vouchers, dining vouchers or tourist trips. Just be sure that the hotel remains in a good location and comes well-recommended.

Book Online

This is a bit of a no-brainer in this day and age, but is always worth a reminder. You can make tremendous savings simply by choosing to book online rather than through a brochure. There are literally thousands of websites dedicated to vacation deals, so take your time when shopping around. A good tip is to run some searches through Google for "vaction sites reviewed" or similar titles in order to find recommended middle-men sites.

Be Prepared to Be a Night Owl

You can make significant savings on your flight costs depending on what day you travel and what time you travel. A midweek date and an early morning flight could see you save a surprising amount of cash per person. Shop around and see for yourself.

There you have it. Simple tips like that, when embraced, can save you many hundreds of dollars and afford you a holiday you might otherwise have thought was out of your price range.


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Michael Lance is a seasoned traveller and an expert in the art of slashing vacation costs. Michael is currently offering an ebook giving cutting-edge strategies and tactics for travellers and families who are looking to substantially reduce their impending vacation expenditure. You can find order the ebook by visiting his website at http://www.TravelEconomically.com

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