We live in San Francisco. We have $1,000 TOTAL budget to go on. There is two of us (a couple). We want to be gone somewhere between 4-10 days and go somewhere that is great. We want to go to only one place and not have to pack again to go to another. Any ideas? … [Read more...]
The Best Places To Go For A Low Budget Vacation
March 16, 2011 by
With the economy on a downturn, people are looking for increasingly cheap ways to plan vacations. However, this is not as impossible as it sounds as there are many places that offer cheap alternatives to exotic vacations. In this article we shall discuss a few ways of reducing costs during your next vacation as well as some places where you can go to enjoy cheap vacations. The first way to cut costs on any vacation is to remove the cost of a hotel. You can do this by either staying with friends or family, or even asking around and finding out if someone has a cabin or house you can borrow for a short vacation. A lot of people have vacation homes or extra houses that they do not use, and if you know someone very well they may be willing to give this to you free of cost for a weekend. … [Read more...]
Budget Vacation Packages For A Romantic Gateway – Goa
March 3, 2011 by
Undoubtedly traveling to distant places is a matter of sheer delight. However while planning a tour the financial constraints play a major role. Be it any purpose but finding the Budget Holiday Packages is something that all the travelers dream for. If you are someone who is looking for a vacation at economic rates then makemytrip can really help you out. Here you can find the most suitable Budget Vacation Packages for different domestic as well as international tourist destinations. These packages are made with your lookout in mind so that you can get maximum advantage along with saving your hard earned money. This offers variety of Budget Vacation Packages in and around India. If you have a good amount to spend on your holidays then you can go for the global destinations also. However … [Read more...]
Budget Vacation With Vacation Club
March 2, 2011 by
One of the very best ways to both build your saving discipline and enjoy a great vacation is to start a vacation club, and fund it on a regular basis. A vacation club can be a great way to save money throughout the year and can prevent your long awaited vacation from being a budget buster. Unfortunately, many people fail to take this approach, and as a result they end up paying for that one or two weeks of vacation through the entire rest of the year. It is far better to do the budgeting and planning ahead of time than to be stuck with a bunch of bills that need to be paid long after your vacation tan has faded. The first thing to do, of course, is to come up with a realistic budget for your next vacation. This step is not as easy as it sounds, since many of the … [Read more...]
St Lucia Vacation Package To A Great Budget Boutique Hotel
February 14, 2011 by
Don't be put off by the description of a budget hotel, this hotel in Rodney Bay Village will give you great value for money. A Boutique Hotel at Budget prices in St Lucia at Rodney Bay Village doesn't seem to be a realistic proposition, but the four star award winning Coco Palm Hotel manages to accomplish that, and even a bit more. Coco Palm has 72 rooms and suites, and is rated in the top three hotels in Gros Islet in St Lucia, winning the Budget Travel Award 'Best Values 2008' covering the Caribbean. Here is where the slight confusion may arise, because everyone has an opinion about a budget hotel and it isn't normally a very good one, but Coco Palm breaks the mould. The hotel grade is four star, but with a difference. There is no formal reception desk and concierge. All you … [Read more...]
Planning a Family Vacation on a Budget
February 6, 2011 by
Family vacations can be a costly endeavor, but they do not have to be. An experienced bargain shopper knows how to research deals and investigate other angles which can be used to reduce the cost of a family vacation. Taking your family on a vacation while not losing an ounce of fun is very possible, especially if you have some help. There are several tactics that you can employ which can help you take a little off some costs here and there. Read on to find out how this can be done. For starters, the more prepared you are the better chance you and your family have to take a great vacation on a fixed budget. The More You Know, the More You Save Planning ahead is the best way to put your family in a position to save money on a vacation. Before you leave for a vacation, you plan for someone … [Read more...]
Tips For Vacationing On A Budget
January 29, 2011 by
Looking for some vacation money saving ideas? There's nothing wrong with vacationing on a budget. Hey, we all can't travel like the rich and famous. You save all year to get the money for a well earned vacation. You want to stretch your vacation budget but still enjoy yourself. Sounds like a good plan. To help you out I've together some vacation money saving ideas that I hope you will find useful. If you have a particular destination in mind it pays to plan ahead. Research the attractions and facilities. Find out what specials or discounts they may have going. Look for other things to do or see nearby so that you can make good use of your time and cut down on the running from place to place. Plan your vacation for the off season. You can usually get better deals on lots of things like … [Read more...]
Great Tips To Maximize Your Family?s Vacation Budget
January 14, 2011 by
Today’s economy has left everyone feeling uptight and stressed, and you might be thinking that nobody needs a vacation more than you and your family. But you might be worried, and thinking, “How can I afford a vacation right now?” Well, you can no matter what your budget range or what type of vacation you are longing for. Here is a list of great, budget-friendly vacation ideas. 1.) House-swapping. I’m sure everyone has seen Cameron Diaz in the movie, “Holiday”. But, if you haven’t, in that movie she, a successful woman from L.A., decides to take a vacation and swap houses with a quaint and quiet woman who lives in the English countryside. It’s a fabulous movie, and a great example of what house swapping is. This is where you and another family swap houses for a week and for a wide-range … [Read more...]
Travel on Limited Budget with Sea World Vacation Packages Orlando
November 20, 2010 by
Having a budget when planning a vacation can be quite frustrating especially as you know that a trip to Orlando would be expensive but if you do your homework right, you will find good Sea World Florida package deals that can provide you a great vacation experience even with a limited budget. Sea World is not as expensive a theme park as the Disney World but it can also easily put a strain in your savings if you are not too careful. If you do a research on Sea World, it can provide you with information that would be a huge help when you plan for this vacation.Check the official website of Sea World so that you can see the different events and shows being offered there as well as the schedule. This way, you can talk it out with your family before you grab any of Sea World Florida package … [Read more...]
Great Business Ideas For Those On A Shoe String Budget
November 20, 2010 by
It really doesn't matter how old you are to start your own business or even the fact that you may hardly have any cash on you to do the same. This may sound a bit impossible to believe, but actually, it is very much possible. The fact is that even if you are a student looking to earn some extra cash to work your way through college or a new entrepreneur trying to venture on undiscovered turf with respect to business, there are many great business ideas that you can adopt, especially when you are on a stringent budget. One of the best things about a business idea is that although it does not seem to be very promising at the beginning, the idea will have the potential to turn into a great business venture in the future. The main reason to adopt a business idea is to make sure that it … [Read more...]
