A family arrives at their summer vacation destination, rolling their suitcases behind them.
Although Las Vegas is always a lot of fun, it's always nice to get out of the city and travel a little. Experts offer some summer vacation money tips so you can save money while still enjoying it.
Summer Vacation Financial Tips to Save Money While Enjoying
These days, everyone is looking for ways to make ends meet. Inflation hit everyone pretty hard. Needless to say, traveling is very expensive when you consider airfare or gas for your car. Add accommodation costs. And then, you want to have fun once you get there, and entertainment is going to cost you too.
So if you still want to have fun without spending too much, here are some summer vacation financial tips to help you save money from coupon website CEO Fred Harrington. Prime.
Plan your trip during off-peak times
One summer vacation destinations are busiest early in the season, and some later in the warm months. Here in Las Vegas, kids leave school earlier than in most parts of America. So, traveling and vacationing somewhere where the kids are still in school will cost less earlier or later in the summer.
Plus, the most famous tourist spots don't always guarantee the best summer vacation. So it's always a good idea to do a little internet research to try and find a destination that isn't as busy as the obvious places. You will definitely save money if there is not as much demand for vacationing there.
Use coupons and discount clubs
Here's another summer vacation money tip that seems obvious. However, many people, including me, do not use it regularly. Why not search the internet for coupon sites like Prime?
Or check all your subscriptions and memberships. Many offer discounts on travel and hotel accommodation to entice you to sign up with them.
Consider an all-inclusive package vacation
Personally, I have never taken advantage of an all-inclusive travel package. But I have friends who really enjoyed their all-inclusive vacations. Not only is this a great summer vacation tip, but you can also save money when you travel this way any time of year.
Hotel or resort accommodations for your stay, as well as food and drinks, are normally included in all-inclusive vacation packages. Of course, this means you may not be able to indulge in some of the local cuisine at your destination. However, you can always choose a night or two to venture out of your resort for dinner.
These are just a few financial tips for summer vacation that will help you save money while providing you with lots of fun and relaxation. Enjoy and we wish you a good trip.
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Larry Martino has been the afternoon personality on 96.3 KKLZ since 2007. He also serves as music director and assistant program director. He has been a professional broadcaster since 1980, serving as on-air talent, program director and music director during his career. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Larry specializes in writing articles about music, recording artists, movies, food/restaurants and hockey.
