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Hubby is thinking of meeting his cousin who is working and living in Guangzhou, China this coming December.
Honestly, I have no objection at all. Why? It’s because I know the trip to Guangzhou, China will be a thrifty travel for hubby.
His cousin will surely take care of his accommodation, meals and other expenses during his stay there.
What hubby needs to do is just pay for his own air fares. There are not only many flights to Guangzhou, but also cheap ones.
Are you planning for a vacation but a bit tight on budget? Well, I have an idea for you to save up more funds for your vacation expenses.
Sell your old stuff at Craigslist. Yup, look around your house and see if you can put up anything for sale.
Furniture, home decor items, bathroom accessories, kitchen appliances, to name a few.
Not only can you save up more funds, you can also declutter your home.
Since more and more people will forgo vacations due to weakening economy and looming recession, I think spa packages should be very sought after.
Indulging yourself in spa is definitely a more affordable way to relax and get away from stress.
If you are prepared not to go for any vacation this year, you may want to give spa packages a try.
I love collecting promotional products such as pens, mugs, key chains, t-shirts, umbrellas, tissue boxes given out by doctors, sales executives, bank managers or travel agents. Do you?
Most people like me are after freebies these days because this is good way to save a little money.
Even if you are on vacation, ask if there are any coupon books available when you check into the hotel. Often you can find a lot of good savings in these little books like two-for-one meals, discounts on shows, and dinner coupons.
You may leave your heart in San Francisco, but you don’t have to leave your life savings here too. Here are some ideas to keep the cost of your San Francisco trip under control.
1. Shop Around for Airfare: Check fares for all three area airports: San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC). Oakland is closer to the city than San Jose, but you can get transportation into San Francisco from either one.
2. Don’t Rent a Car: San Francisco is a small city (49 square miles) and most of the tourist attractions are located in about a third of it.
Parking is hard to find and driving in the city traffic can ruin the best of moods. To make matters worse, many of the centrally located hotels charge for parking.
Use public transportation, walk and take taxis instead.
3. Stay at Cheap Hotels In San Francisco: I sometimes feel like finding good, nice Hotels In San Francisco for the lowest possible rate is more difficult than getting a Ph. D. in Chemistry. If you feel equally overwhelmed by the process, San Francisco Hotels.com can help you find a cheap hotel at the lowest possible rate.
San Francisco.com offers a wide selection of San Francisco Hotels ranging from 2 star to 5 star hotels, from luxury to budget, and from a chic boutique to a familiar chain at the lowest possible rate.
4. Get a Discount Admission Card: The CityPass includes a seven-day Muni Pass for unlimited rides on cable cars, light rail and city buses. You also get admission to various attractions, and a San Francisco Bay Cruise.
5. Free Attractions: You can’t get much cheaper than this. Some of the things you can see for free include Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Golden Gate Park. City Guides tours are always free.
It can be tempting to ignore the cost of food while you’re on vacation. After all, you would spend money on food at home anyway. However, if you don’t plan ahead, you can end up spending a lot more during your vacation. Here are 6 simple ways to save money on food while you’re on vacation:
1. Weigh the Value of a “Free Breakfast”. You may find that paying more to stay at a hotel that offers a “free breakfast” isn’t worth the extra money, compared to a less expensive hotel that offers no breakfast. This is especially true when the complimentary breakfast is basically just pastries, because your kids are likely to be hungry again by 10:00 AM.
2. Bring Your Own Breakfast Foods. This is the easiest meal to eat in your hotel room. Stock up on cereals, bring your own bowls, spoons, and dish soap, and all you’d need to do is buy orange juice and milk. more…