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 […]
4 easy tips to save for vacation
This post contains affiliate links and links to outside businesses. Traveling to and from Louisiana last week, I met lots of neat people. When they learned I write about families who travel on a budget, many shared that they wished they could travel, but had no money for it. With these 4 easy […]
The great travel insurance debate continues
One of the top three questions readers ask is, “Should we get travel insurance?” Spending money on insurance when it could be used for the vacation itself makes this expenditure a tough choice. Of course, for people over 65, travel insurance plans make more sense due to chronic illnesses that can interrupt travel and the increased […]
6 Money Saving Vacation Tips
What’s the meaning of vacation? For most of us, vacation means family time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Or something like that. When I was growing up, vacations didn’t mean resorts, cruises or exotic destinations. Most often, we went camping — spending long hours chatting at the camp fire, playing card […]
Travel Insurance… Is it worth it?
Vacation. Time to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with loved ones. We hate to think about illness and injury — they just don’t fit in with our concept of vacation. But, accidents happen. People get sick. When traveling, especially internationally or during peak holiday season, travel insurance offers peace of mind in case of a medical […]
How to CRUISE for FREE!
My phone beeps… another text. “We need to go on vacation together. SOON!” I laugh. I get this message a lot. A year ago nobody invited me on vacation. My travel secrets were safely tucked away in my brain… only my family knew we traveled well. On a tiny budget! Now, I get invited to […]
6 Tips to Save on Hotels this Summer
When I plan a trip, I want to know I got a great deal. The number of online hotel booking sites available today make the decision-making even harder, but there are definitely ways to save on hotels and guarantee a great deal for your summer getaway. How to save on hotels this summer 1. Look […]
Deal First, Destination Second
Today’s post comes to you from my friend, Kristl Story, who offers great advice on finding the best vacation deals! Read on… The typical family plans their vacation by… Deciding where they want to go. Searching for the best deals. Maybe it’s time we reversed that thinking, and tried to find a deal first and […]
Vacation does not begin with “V”
Planning a vacation next year? I sure hope so. A vacation offers families the chance to connect away from the pressures of everyday life, deadlines, household chores and school. Vacations interrupt the everyday routine, providing opportunities to make memories to last a lifetime. While most vacationers invest time selecting hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packing lists, […]
Tipping Etiquette
When I first started traveling, I did not know tipping etiquette. Arriving at a hotel, I dreaded the bellhop’s approach. Exactly how much would he expect me to tip for carrying bags to my room? Nervous, I’d wave him off, feeling bad for rejecting him, but saving myself the embarrassment of undertipping. Think about that […]
