| Going for a vacation is always a big expenditure. | | | | coupons. |
| However, with careful planning, your vacation can | | | | 4. Look for combo packages. These packages |
| be fun and enriching without compromising on its | | | | allow you to enter a few attractions at a |
| quality. If you are on a budget and planning for a | | | | discounted rate. |
| vacation, here are some useful tips for you. | | | | 5. Some attractions offer free entry on certain |
| Flight Planning | | | | days or after certain hours; while others may |
| 1. Always compare flight deals. Look for lowest | | | | have discounted entry after certain hour or during |
| rates and understand what they are offering. Do | | | | weekends. |
| note their cancellation policy before you make | | | | 6. Get coupons provided by tourism businesses or |
| your reservation. | | | | restaurants. Look for visitor cards with discounted |
| 2. Look for a flight and hotel bundle which will | | | | admission to attractions or dining privileges. |
| save you money. | | | | Accommodation Planning |
| Transport Planning | | | | 1. If you are working on a budget, hotels with |
| 1. Grab a rail pass to make travelling easier and | | | | free nights or hotels where kids stay free will be |
| hassle-free. Some countries offer family passes | | | | a good option. Do consider staying in a hostel. |
| too. Usually, rail companies will have discounted | | | | Many hostels offer freebies such as free |
| packages with admission to attractions or | | | | breakfast and free airport pickups. |
| accommodation deals. | | | | 2. Always read hotel reviews before you book |
| 2. Go for sightseeing buses to minimize transfers | | | | your accommodation. You know what it means |
| and maximise sightseeing. Sightseeing buses | | | | to make a wrong choice. |
| provide interesting commentary, unless you want | | | | Travel Ideas |
| to miss it. | | | | 1. Read travelogues or blogs to find out more |
| 3. Look for free airport transfer from hotels or | | | | about the destination. It's worth to find out how |
| free transport around the city. Some cities and | | | | other travellers made it in each destination. |
| attractions provide free city tourist shuttle. | | | | Travellers are likely to comment on their |
| 4. Always look for sightseeing passes. There are | | | | experiences for each activity, tour and provide |
| a number which includes transportation. These | | | | excellent travel tips. |
| passes can save you tons. | | | | 2. Participate in travel forums. Usually there are |
| 5. Get a local transport bus pass if you intend to | | | | experts for each destination to answer all your |
| adventure out on your own. | | | | questions. So don't be shy to post your questions. |
| 6. If you are planning a self-drive vacation, | | | | 3. If you do not have an idea of where to go, |
| compare the terms and conditions of different | | | | you can begin with travel deals. Also, suggested |
| car rental companies. | | | | itineraries from tourism boards offer excellent |
| Activities and Attractions Planning | | | | ideas. Check the events calendar for your desired |
| 1. It always pays to look into local tour operators | | | | destination would be helpful too. |
| for activities and tours. They are often able to | | | | Other budgeting tips |
| provide better or competitive deals than the rest. | | | | 1. If you are planning a self-drive holiday, check |
| 2. Spend wisely and work on a budget by | | | | the petrol prices of the destination. |
| pre-booking your tours. Identify activities which | | | | 2. To find out the cost of living of your desired |
| are 'must do', attractions which are 'must visit' and | | | | destination, visit the homepages of its major |
| those which are optional. | | | | supermarkets and fast food chains. You can have |
| 3. Visit the homepage of attractions to secure | | | | an accurate estimation of the cost of living and |
| on-line specials, early bird specials or download | | | | plan a budget for your meals. |