Next year’s vacation time will be here before you know it and it is time for you to plan now because your tight budget demands it.
Well imagine if you could have a phenomenal vacation next year and not do a bank heist to get it done. Before we start however you should make sure you at least some bank, so find yourself a stock broker like New York based, Michael Breise and ask him to help you invest some money now to pay for that 2018 vacation.
Then listen to these tips on how to stretch your vacation dollars so you have a top-notch vacation and never get broke and busted.
Make a Firm Travel Budget
Your first step is to create a realistic travel budget for yourself. Include the cost of travel including in country or city travel, accommodations, meals, visas, entertainment, mementos you might want to purchase, and leave yourself a contingency budget of 5% just in case.
When you make your budget you can decide how you can get to spend your vacation where you want. You simply have to get it done within this budget. So use this strict amount to begin planning for your trip.
Be Smart About Traveling
Go out of Season – The difference in prices for airfare, hotels, and attractions in and out of season can be as much as 75% of the price. So picking when you go somewhere is a great way to get a high quality vacation at a fraction of the normal cost. During off-season, the goal of many vacation focused businesses is to create any revenue possible. So have a look at the places you would like to go and begin comparing prices of travel and accommodations at those places. Pick the times of year when prices are lowest.
If you can only go on your vacation during in season times, book your travel and accommodations long in advance of your trip. A booking 3 months in advance can save more than 60% off airfare and a comparable amount off hotels. This is the same case with places like AirBnB where most landlords place a premium on having their rooms occupied rather than getting the top rate. Make a lower offer and agree to pay long in advance and see if anyone bites. You might be surprised.
Go to less travelled places – People usually only know of one or two places in a state or country when many times the less known places provide a better vacation without the crowds or the price. In Australia, most people know about Sidney and Melbourne but fewer visit Perth or Brisbane even though they are just as beautiful and cheaper. Similarly with Canada where Vancouver and Toronto are the top destinations. Fewer consider Calgary, where the skiing and hiking is some of the best in Canada. If you travel to New York look at other places besides New York City. By going to these less traveled places, you can have unexpected adventures, get more personal attention and a much bigger back for your travel buck.
By planning and being smart about how and when you travel you can save enough money for a Rolex, and tell your Facebook friends about your wonderful vacation.
