{"id":17835,"date":"2018-03-30T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T14:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=17835"},"modified":"2018-04-20T22:07:26","modified_gmt":"2018-04-21T02:07:26","slug":"affordable-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/30\/affordable-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Travel is Easier than You Think","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Affordable travel<\/strong> is so much easier to achieve than you think. Of course, it requires a little homework at certain points in the process, but using travel sites to find deals isn’t the only thing you can do to make travel less of a drain on your wallet. There are things you can do before you even start the booking process to help make affordable travel an easy part of your travel plans. We are currently on a 21 day US road trip and loving all of the benefits that planning our travel brings. Making small changes at home can make all the difference when saving for our next travel adventure.<\/p>\n
Affordable Travel Starts with You<\/h2>\n
With all of the commercials out there talking about booking the best hotel at the best price, it might seem like the only way to afford to travel is by using one of those websites. Well, that’s part of it, to be sure. But in reality, the best way to make travel an affordable option starts with you and a decision to prioritize that trip you want to take.<\/p>\n
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Have a Running Travel Fund<\/h4>\n
One of the biggest aspects of affordable travel is having a travel fund. You should always have money set aside for just travel. Even if you aren’t planning a trip for the year, still put money into that fund regularly so you always have a travel buffer.<\/p>\n
Say No to the Coffee Shop<\/h4>\n
I know. You felt a stab of pain when you read that didn’t you? We all love our local coffee shop. I feel your pain. I do. BUT… If you add up the cost of just one coffee a day over the course of a year, you’ll have quite a bit of money to put towards that vacation. This is admittedly a hard one for me. One of my tricks is to save my Starbucks Star Rewards up so that I can use them when I am saving money. That way I get my coffee treats without spending a cent.<\/p>\n
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Skip Eating Out<\/h4>\n
I know! The hits just keep on coming, but you really can save soooooo much money if you reduce or eliminate eating out. There’s another bonus to saving money, though. When you make your own meals, you get to spend more quality time with the fam WHILE saving up for that trip! Plus you can plan a great foodie travel<\/a> experience where you can eat out the best food around the world.<\/p>\n