We’re planning a trip to Disney World! Taking your family to Disney doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars. My goal is to take our family on a “free” Disney trip by redeeming points, using credit card miles, finding deals…
How to Plan a Free Trip to Disney World: Redeem Hotel Points
We’re taking the kids to Disney World! However, I’m planning to spend as little money out of pocket as possible. Some friends mentioned that they spent just under $10k for their Disney World trip… I don’t know about you, but…
Be Aware of These 4 Dangers of Timeshares
Back in the 1990’s and early 2000’s timeshares were all the rage. Pay an upfront fee and a small annual maintenance fee and you had your annual vacation booked. But the advantages of timeshares typically end there. Below are 4…
4 Tips for a Great Summer Vacation
Now that spring has arrived, many people are starting to look at booking their summer vacations. Before you book at that first place that looks good, here are a handful of tips that will help to ensure you have a…
Use a Best Rate Guarantee for a Free Hotel Room
After we spent the holidays on our free trip to Steamboat, I was hooked on a new hobby, finding ways to travel for free. Many of us are familiar with earning points and redeeming them for free nights using hotel…
How We Earned a Free Trip to Steamboat
I love to ski, and luckily my kids all share the same love of the sport. It’s a great family activity, but as everyone knows it is not inexpensive family fun. I wanted to take the kids out west to…
5 Overlooked Low Cost Vacation Ideas
Summer is here and for many, that means getting away for a week and going on vacation. But let’s face it, vacations can cost a lot of money. What if you are living on a budget and don’t want to…
Places to Camp Near America’s Most Popular Tourist Destinations
Tourist attractions may be jam packed with visitors, but these places are attractions because, for one reason or another, they’re definitely worth seeing. Whether it is history, tradition, or entertainment, these places have something to offer everyone. These attractions are…
How to Save Money While Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be a wonderful experience for any college student. And while there are many advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad, a common denominator is that it could be quite costly. So before you set out for the once…
Hostels 101: A Cheap Way to Travel
Our Spring Break travel series continues! Have you considered a hostel? What is it and why is it so cheap? If you’re watching your pennies but want to get out and see the world, hostels could make it a reality.…