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| Any Frugal Fashionista Can Vacation For Cheap |
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| Written by Alexandra Vrugt |
| Sunday, 08 March 2009 10:41 |
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People know when they start to get that feeling that they need a break. From the trendy fashionistas to the everyday no-frills frugal fashionista, regardless of who you are...when you're ready to run away from the daily grind, then a vacation is definitely in order. But price is a big consideration for people, especially in this economy crisis. Imagine saving money on a vacation for you and your family. Here's how: 1. Try a website like Priceline.com or Hotwire.com where you can either choose your own pricing for hotels, flights, and car rentals, or you can exercise flexibility with regard to the hotel name and save a ton of money. These websites can offer discounts as high as 70% off of the regular rate! 2. Think about doing a home trade. People all over the world are willing to trade their home with another family for a period of time so that each family can vacate in the area of their choice. You could possibly explore the beautiful city of Paris or the historical streets of London without paying a dime for a hotel! There are also websites for people that are interested in swapping houses. However, always do your homework before going or letting someone come into your home. Get references, do what you need to do to protect your valuables, and always make sure to get photos and area information before making any agreements. Safety is much more important than saving a few bucks. 3. Go in for a quick time-share presentation. Where else can you get a luxury hotel stay, dinner or a trip to the theatre for just sitting and listening to somebody talk for a couple of hours? Most people listen to people gab all day at the job and they don't have anything to show for it! If you do decide to check out one of these "meetings", always remember that you DON'T have to buy anything. However, if you decide to consider buying, truth is that time sharing is another way to save on future vacations. 4. Sign up to save! There are so many different rewards programs and vacation clubs out there that people can use to get a big vacation saving. Cost is not an issue with these programs because they are usually FREE. All you have to do is find the program that will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Some programs will allow you to earn free car rental, flights, and hotel nights or upgrades for any of those. Many don't require purchasing anything, you just sign up and start saving. Your dream vacation may come sooner than you dreamed! About the Author: Alexandra Vrugt, who is a recognized connoisseur on saving money in all aspects of daily life, has writwritten many articles on managing the financial challenges caused by the present crisis. For a limited period you can claim your free copy of her Ebook on getting organized - which is the beginning of saving money - by visiting her Make Ends Meet Online website. Kindly provided by LJ-Marketing.dk You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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