Travelling on a Budget? 5 Cost-Cutting Ideas

Written by Olivia Kane

Have you been postponing your family vacation due to insufficient funds? Have your family holidays have been sidelined in favour of more pressing monetary commitments? 

Do not overlook the benefits of relaxation because of budgetary constraints.  It is important to remember that you needn't spend vast sums of money to have a good time. With careful planning and shopping beforehand, you may save thousands on the overall price of your holiday.

When looking for cheaper vacations, please don't pass on family travel insurance. Anything can happen, and it is best to be prepared for the worst eventuality.  That said, read on to discover five valuable pointers for cost-effective getaways.

1. Stay at Home

Who said you can't have a wonderful vacation at home? If you are able to ignore the everyday household chores, a stay-at-home vacation can be very relaxing.  Families with small children often benefit from a home vacation as sleep and other routines remain unaffected.  Children do not need a fancy holiday, they are happy to spend quality time with you!

Go Ahead with the Cruise - After the ill-fated Costa Concordia?

I have not been to a luxury cruise but have had enough information on how luxurious the cruising was.  The sailing I am referring to are the ones on the high seas for a couple of nights.  The ones that stop on some ports that give the passengers experience what the stop-over has in store for them.  To me, it is a better way of exploring and discovering small places. 

I have been to short cruises that last from four hours to a day.  I always want to experience all the transport facilities in my destinations.  I fly, take the bus, the taxi, the train, and cruise to go around must-see places.

Taking a week-long cruise is not in my itinerary but I had planned on cruising to Alaska just before the mishap in Giglio, Italy.  I never question my original travel plan after the disaster and I don't see any reason why I should change my mind.  

Cruise bookings after the Costa Concordia disaster remain strong according to the cruise industry. Daily Telegraph in UK confirmed that prospective holiday makers are still making almost as many inquiries about cruises as they were before the mishap.

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