Vacations are awaited by the kids and the adults alike. Planning a trip during vacation is indeed a good idea. It is the time when we can spend some cherish able time with our family members, friends and loved ones. The vacation rejuvenates the mind and body. It takes us away from the everyday hustles and give us an opportunity to relax and unwind. The vacations are the time when we create some great memories that are cherished for the lifetime.
In olden days, travelling options were limited. During the vacations, people used to visit their paternal or maternal places and spent good time with cousins and childhood friends. However, the time have changed. Now, people want to explore more places, see different cultures, try various cuisines along with spending time with the family. The vacation trips have thus added a little more to the regular expense.
Such trips are indeed expensive. The amount spent on travelling, hotel bookings and dining is enormous. Even a three to four days trip can shake the monthly budget. The extravagances like shopping, adventurous activities, joy rides further add to the budget. Sometimes, a vacation trip goes beyond the budget and hence keeps the travel enthusiasts refrained from making any other trip for the entire year.
The good news is, vacation expense is manageable! It takes little planning, some simple tips and a few dos and don'ts to make a successful budgeted trip. Here are few tips that are indeed helpful in reducing the travelling budget for anyone and everyone.
Plan And Book
Many people like to travel only during the vacations for obvious reasons. The list of holidays in the year is announced in the beginning of the year itself. That means, you have ample of time to plan a holiday. Choose the date and destination when you want to travel and get the air tickets or train tickets booked. The cost of air tickets is lesser when booking two months prior to the date. However, the train ticket costs do not vary much. But the availability of the train ticket can be challenging if you delay in the bookings. For the popular tourist destinations, the train bookings fill fast. Many airlines announce discount tickets for specific time. These discounts are applicable for limited period. The travel dates are also specified to avail such discounts. Nevertheless, these discounts are very attractive and save lot of money. So, if you can plan your holidays during the specified dates, you can save a lot on travelling.
Plan in Groups
Many small and big expenses get divided when travelling in large groups. All most all the hotels and resorts offer great discounts to the families travelling in groups. The reduced hotel cost, the divided dining cost, the shared commuting cost hence reduces the travelling budget to great extent. In addition, it adds more fun and excitement to the trip. The kids get their own company and so do the adults. Together, all the group members can spend some good time.
Martin Wynn
