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