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1. Traveling Well Even On A Limited Budget
If you've been feeling the financial pinch, you may be thinking of cutting vacations out of your
budget to save money. This article is filed with useful tips you can use to save money while traveling.
Don't exchange all your cash for the currency of the place you're in. Use an ATM and withdraw
pocket money. Banks get better exchange rates that you may get. You may end up realizing
significant savings in this way.
Pack lightly and take only what you need, when traveling. The less you bring with you, the less you
have to lose or get stolen. Do not bring too many pairs of shoes, as these become heavy clothing
items to bring.
If you are traveling to a small airport, do some research on which carriers use it. A lot of these
airports have charters which won't come up in searches, and you could end up with a much cheaper
fare.
Travel is an excellent way to educate your family members on the ways of the world. If you are safe,
even third world countries can be an opportunity to show children how life is in different places. You
can gain a better knowledge and understanding of other cultures if you spend time traveling abroad.
Find social websites that talk about travel often. Having other travel enthusiasts to talk with and
share notes with can help you plan your trip. You will make new acquaintances, learn from their
mistakes and get terrific insights on your destination.
For most people, staying at a fancy hotel is not an option. If
the area seems a bit shady, make sure you take along a
rubber doorstop. It can be wedged under the door
overnight, along with the chain and lock. It is more difficult
to get past these than locks.
If you understand local currency value before you make the
trip, then you'll be able to budget your funds much easier.
If you know how far a dollar goes, you get a good idea of
how much you can spend at your destination, which will help you save money. You'll eliminate a
large part of the stress of traveling that way!
If you are renting a car, review your auto insurance policy prior to leaving on vacation. Rental
agencies want to try to get you to buy additional insurance that you may not even need. Many times
the car insurance policy will have added coverage that includes liability for a third party. Review
your own policy before departure, as it can be quite relevant.
To adjust to a new time zone faster, stay awake until at least 8pm local time. If you go to sleep too
soon, it can make jet lag worse by keeping your body accustomed to your old time zone. The sooner
you adjust to your local time, the sooner your jet lag will leave you.
Planning activities for the road can help alleviate the boredom of road trips. Anticipating some fun

2. activities during the trip breaks up the trip's monotony with much more than the usual meal and
bathroom breaks. Giving your children a route itinerary will allow them to focus on the destination.
Traveling a great distance from home is not always necessary for a fun getaway. It is entirely
possible to have a great time in your home state. Enjoy your local businesses and enjoy the savings.
You may be surprised to find a real gem, hiding in your own "backyard".
Make sure you know what the weather will be when you are planning out your vacation. Be sure to
always check forecasts for any inclement weather that is headed your way. If the weather is not
what you expect, it can completely ruin your carefully planned vacation.
The economy being poor and money being hard to come by is no excuse to avoid this year's vacation.
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, it takes a lot of effort and consideration to create
an effective travel plan. Failing to make arrangements for even one element of your trip can result in
a loss of time, money or enjoyment. Use the tips and hints in the above article to ensure that you
have a safe and pleasurable trip from start to finish.