You’ve compared the cruise lines and decided to take the plunge — Disney Cruise Line it is. Or maybe you’re on the fence, and a few tips for planning a Disney cruise on a budget might just sway you. Either way, we’ve got you covered. I discovered these 6 budget stretching tips for Disney Cruise Line […]
Best travel sites to save money on vacation
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission if you click a link that we have recommended. They help us keep this site up and running! Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support! I was talking with a friend recently and shared a […]
Budget travel: Save with CityPASS
One of my favorite ways to save on travel is using savings booklets or multi-attraction tickets. If you shop BJs or Sam’s Club, you’re already familiar with this idea — buy in bulk and save! One of my favorites is the CityPASS program. For more than 19 years, savvy travelers who want to visit a destination’s […]
How to estimate travel expenses
When planning for vacation, we use this travel cost estimator to figure out our vacation budget! For us, it’s not necessarily about cheap family vacations. For us, budgeting is a way of life. We budget groceries, gas money, clothes and gifts. So, we plan family vacations on a budget, too. Sometimes, that vacation budget is […]
5 time-tested pro tips to save money at Disney World
Planning a Disney vacation is so exciting! With more than 20 visits to WDW under our belts, we’ve found ways to save money at Disney World without sacrificing any of the fun. These practical tips to save at Disney are super easy to do, too! 5 tips to save money at Disney World Save $53on a […]
Hilton Head vacation by the numbers
According to American Express, US families spend about $1,145 per person for a one-week vacation. For our family of five, that would be $6,870! YIKES! We travel a lot — and except for two splurge trips (a Disney cruise and our trip to France) — I have never come close to spending that much. If […]
Stacking discounts to save on travel
Happy new year! We’re kicking off 2016 with a GREAT WAY to save on travel, whenever and wherever you go. Today’s post is by my friend, Trevor Thorpe, a travel blogger and savings guru! Here’s Trevor: Stacking is a method of using multiple savings options to get the best price on travel. To understand why stacking works, we […]
5 ways to save like Scrooge McDuck on your Disney vacation
Ahhhh… Disney! It’s a dream vacation for many of us. But, for some, it’s a dream that can seem out of reach. Some people charge a Disney vacation to credit cards and deal with the aftermath later. But, there is another way: The vacation savings account! If you’ve never considered a vacation savings account, there […]
Budget tips: Using Groupon Coupons
**This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.** Around here, we’re always looking for ways to trim the budget so we can spend more on fun stuff like travel. Our son is getting married next spring, and so now we have another great reason to trim the budget! We want to help him and […]
Let’s talk value!
Budget does not mean cheap! I’ve said it many times, and I will say it again. Budget means value. When grocery shopping, I compare prices to get the best value for my dollar. Sometimes, I buy store brand. It’s often the cheapest, and if it tastes just as good as the name brand, it’s a […]