Regardless of whether it’s your annual spring break trip with the kids or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, it’s important to set a travel budget. Don’t ruin the magic of your dream get-away by returning home to a huge credit card bill.
Planning your vacation can be almost as fun as the trip itself. Watch YouTube videos, attend travel seminars, and let your fingers do the walking online to learn about your destination and determine general costs. You may even uncover hidden treasures that will help you avoid expensive, touristy areas.
If you have any flexibility in terms of when you travel, you can often find significant savings. Look at mid-week stays or last-minute deals that can offer deep discounts. Check with a travel agent for off-season bargains.
Your budget should include:
A free airline ticket may be closer than you think! Making purchases with a travel reward earning credit card, like the Alaska USA Visa® Credit Card, earns points on every dollar you spend. So the next time you need to buy school clothes, building materials, or new bath towels; why not earn miles at the same time?
Apply todayIf you’re short on time and want to splurge on a special activity, search for ‘skip-the-line’ tours at busy attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, or the Sistine Chapel. You’ll spend a bit more for the tour, but you could save hours of waiting in line. Some of these tours may be included with city sightseeing passes for multiple attractions, or ‘hop-on-hop-off’ bus tours.
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