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Tips for Buying Souvenirs and How to Find Them For Free

Next up in our Spring Break travel series: the vacation souvenir. What to buy, what to skip, and how to find souvenirs for free! Vacation Souvenirs One debatable purchase when traveling is whether or not to buy a souvenir. On…

KristenMarch 25, 2013April 19, 2017 Travel 3 Comments
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How to Make a Travel Budget

We continue our Spring Break travel series this week with tips on how to create your travel budget. Don’t plan your trip without one! Before you figure out how to save money on your next vacation, you need to figure…

KristenMarch 19, 2013 Travel, Uncategorized 2 Comments
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13 Tips to Get the Cheapest Rental Car

We continue our Spring Break travel series this week with ways to find car rental deals! If you are planning a to rent a car for your vacation make sure you’re getting the best deal! Car Rental Savings When I…

KristenMarch 12, 2013 Travel, Uncategorized 2 Comments
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11 Hidden Hotel Fees and How to Avoid Them

Are you planning a vacation for Spring Break? We’re kicking off a fun Spring Break travel series this year! First up is understanding and avoiding hotel fees that can easily break any travel budget. Hidden Hotel Fees Traveling is on…

KristenMarch 7, 2013April 5, 2017 Travel 3 Comments
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Do I Need Travel Insurance?

Traveling is my greatest passion and inspiration. It’s such an exhilarating, freeing experience, but with just like with anything else in life, there is a financial issue to ponder. Yes, it’s true that traveling can be pricey, but there are…

KristenNovember 12, 2012April 5, 2017 Travel 2 Comments
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9 Hotel Alternatives for an Inexpensive Vacation

There are plenty of ways to save during a vacation, especially with hotels, but if you’re willing to think outside the box, you can possibly save more. Instead of shelling out a bunch of money for an overpriced hotel room,…

KristenAugust 27, 2012 Travel, Uncategorized 4 Comments
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9 Ways to Save on Hotels

Everyone needs a vacation now and then, but travel often gets tossed into the “too expensive” category. The main factor in a trip’s cost adding up can easily be the hotel stay. Spending hundreds of dollars each night just to…

KristenAugust 21, 2012May 19, 2017 Travel 4 Comments
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8 Ways to Save Money Camping

In my previous article, How to Camp: A Guide for Beginners, I explained where to go and what to pack to have a great trip. Camping can be an affordable option for travel, but if you’re not careful, you can…

KristenJuly 5, 2012 Travel More 7 Comments
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How to Camp: A Beginner’s Guide

Camping is more than a cheap way to sleep at night- it’s an experience. Whether you’re looking for an adventure, something different, or a way to save on a vacation, camping is the way to go. I have to admit…

KristenJuly 3, 2012April 5, 2017 Travel 4 Comments
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11 Easy Ways to Save On Your Next Vacation

Saving money and taking a vacation are usually two activities that don’t go together. But just because you’re watching your money, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a relaxing getaway, an exciting adventure, or whatever else your travel…

KristenJune 25, 2012April 5, 2017 Travel 4 Comments
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