| It can be tough to travel on a budget if you | | | | are driving across the country, why not check |
| aren't used to it. But there is no reason why you | | | | out that free opal museum in Arizona or the |
| should stay home just because you don't have | | | | World's Largest Ball of String? These sights are |
| scads of money! So, grab that battered, second | | | | free, but they are still interesting and can provide |
| hand Lonely Planet Guide and get going with these | | | | topics of conversation on the long drive to the |
| useful budget travel tips! | | | | real destination! |
| - Stay close to home. Instead of a family | | | | - Look online for coupons for anything. There are |
| vacation to Disney World, why not scout out a | | | | coupons for just about everything if you really |
| fun location closer to where you live? There are | | | | look. Print some out for shows in Las Vegas or to |
| plenty of other theme parks to consider that | | | | get 2 for 1 entry to a museum. You can also find |
| won't require airfare and staying in some of the | | | | travel tips online. |
| country's more expensive hotels. | | | | - Don't rent a car. If you are going somewhere |
| - Do your research. Start looking online for travel | | | | like New York, just ask your hotel desk clerk |
| deals at least three months ahead of time if | | | | about the subways or buses. And if you happen |
| possible. That's how you find special deals. Also, | | | | to be in California, check that the hotel you are |
| booking ahead saves you money since airlines and | | | | thinking of booking offers a free shuttle to |
| hotels charge premium rates for last minute | | | | Disneyland or anywhere else. Most hotels offer |
| travelers. You can often find deals for entrance | | | | free or cheap shuttle service to and from the |
| tickets to places like Disney World and other | | | | airport as well. |
| popular attractions online. | | | | - Some good food travel tips: when eating out, |
| - Be flexible and book extra time off are two | | | | eat a big meal for lunch and go small for dinner. |
| very good travel tips. If you don't necessarily | | | | Lunch menus tend to be just as filling as dinner, |
| have to go to Acapulco, why not check out | | | | but far cheaper in most restaurants. Look for a |
| airfare to other parts of Mexico? Also, being | | | | menu of the day, as well. These can be special |
| flexible with travel dates is ideal since certain days | | | | offers that include an entire meal, soup, entree, |
| tend to be cheaper to fly on (like Tuesdays). | | | | drink and dessert for a set price. For supper, split |
| - Eat in travel tips: Find a hotel that includes | | | | an entree between two people or just order |
| breakfast and you save at least $6-15 per person | | | | appetizers as your meal. Asking for just water is |
| on food a day! If you are traveling near home, | | | | a good way to knock about $5-6 off each |
| try packing your own food. Or ask for a | | | | person's tab! |
| kitchenette and hit the local supermarket once | | | | You can travel on the cheap, and it is worth a |
| you arrive. Preparing meals in your hotel room can | | | | try, even if you do have a bit of cash to spend. |
| drastically cut costs. | | | | Just follow the travel tips above! |
| - To save money, follow these travel tips. If you | | | | |