All Posts Tagged With: "vacations"
The Recession is Opening the Doors to Big Vacation Savings
In recent years, the travel industry was a pretty pricey business. Airline tickets, hotel costs, and luxury cruises were likely to be high ticket items, ones that many families could not afford. Well, since the recession has blown through the nation, the bigger and better vacations are now accessible to almost anyone. Airlines and other [...]
More Vacation for Less Money
While the stay-cation is on the minds of many Americans, getaways are not totally impossible at this point, as long as you follow some tricks of the trade. Create Your Vacay Budget Just like with your personal finances, it is important to set your money limits before you even start exploring where you want to [...]
Official End of Summer Vacations
Labor Day has traditionally been regarded as the last long weekend to squeeze in any last-minute summer escapes. Yet, many are closely monitoring the Weather Channel to see if Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna will effect travel plans and spike gas prices to an all time high again…just in time for Labor Day celebrations. [...]
Catching the ‘Big’ One in the Florida Keys
Hearing the drag scream as line is stripped from a reel by a trophy fish is a recurring daydream for most any fisherman. The Florida Keys can provide that rush of adrenaline in two very different and unique surroundings. Choose between flats fishing in the shallows and back country of Florida Bay or the deep [...]
Vacation Deprived Americans Recognize Benefits
There is a new souvenir that keeps delivering benefits after you return home from vacation…no, it’s not something that might arrive in nine months. Taking a vacation might produce health, family and work benefits. Roger Dow, Travel Industry Association’s president and CEO says, “The evidence is overwhelming that when you take a trip, the benefits [...]
8 Ways to Save Your Money Buying Airline Tickets
Higher gas prices coupled with the higher price of everything else has lead to astronomically priced airline ticket. However, there are still ways to save cash and find a deal. When you are ready to purchase a ticket, shop online. Start first by comparing ticket prices of competing sellers before selecting a fare. Find the [...]
WEBSITE REVIEW: SMARTYPIG.COM
Okay – so I think this is the coolest money idea I’ve seen in a long time! Smartypig.com has created a convenient and easy way to save money for anything you want. It is kind of like a Christmas club but instead of getting a check a few weeks before the holidays, the money you [...]
I agree. If a local business is the one offering the sale price I will buy it from them. ...
We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...