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How To Save Money When TravelingMaria Estarellas Do you know you can go on a 7-day cruise for half the price Or visit Europe for 15 days for only $2,000 per person including airfare, hotels, car rental and meals If you follow these steps, you can save more up to 50% in travel expenses. 1. Travel during low season. Choosing to go on vacation during low season, will save you a great deal of money on airfare, hotels, cruises, car rental and more. The best dates to travel are between:
For example, a 7-day cruise in the Caribbean can cost around $1,000 during summer and winter but it can cost $495 in November. A ticket to Europe can cost between $800-$1,200 during high season but you can buy it at $395 roundtrip during low season. 2. Hotels The same applies to hotel rates. When it comes to hotels, you should look for 3-star hotels that will offer most amenities you need at a lower price than 4 or more star hotels. You should keep in mind, that 3-star hotels are smaller, but you can find very good hotels for a great price. Keep in mind that hotels that are very near local attractions will be more expensive than hotels located 2 or 3 blocks away. 3. Attractions and Places to Visit Make a list of the places and attractions you want to visit and do some research. Find out about the schedules, locations, special events, etc. Youll find out that there are certain dates during the year that they will have discounts and even free admission. 4. Restaurants Dont visit tourist-oriented restaurants. Instead, ask locals to recommend family-owned or small restaurants. Not only will you pay less but the food, quality and service will be much better. Two years ago, I visited Monaco, France and we went to a small restaurant on a side street and we only paid $100 for 4 people for appetizers, great pasta, drinks and dessert including tip. Not a bad price considering that Monaco is very expensive. 5. Metro vs. Taxi In most places, there is a metro or train system which will be a lot cheaper than traveling by taxi. All you need to do is get a map and trace the route youre going to visit and find out the train or metro numbers you need to get on to. By planning your vacation in advance, choosing the best dates to travel low season, doing research about places and attractions to visit, going to local restaurants versus tourist-oriented ones, and using the metro or train system instead of taxis, will save you a great deal of money and allow you to go on vacation at least twice a year.
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My employer, Jack, was a stout rancher in his 40s. He raised cattle and sheep, and two young sons, Roy 8 and Nick 6, with his wife Jean, a very friendly woman a few years his senior, on his family ranch. My responsibility was to take care Jeans Mom Ester who had been partly paralyzed by a stroke and had spent most of her time in a wheelchair for the last five years. In Search of Hobbits: A Small Adventure We couldnt very well visit New Zealand without seeing some of the Lord of the Rings locations and our first stop was the small town of Matamata on the North Island, which became famous as Hobbiton was filmed around there. Dirty Old Men Get Their Dream Girls Call them dirty old men. Call them sugar daddys. But with Elvis Preston King on their team these guys get their dream girls! How To Have A 5 Star Holiday On A 2 Star Budget Travel, Holiday & Flight Discounts - Getting The Best Travel Deals Online Vacation Packages...just book-it...and enjoy it. Vacation packages can be of different kinds, depending on the destination. Las Vegas is the place to escape from all sense of convention known by all as "The Gambling and Entertainment Capital of the World." In recent years the attractions have expanded to include theme parks, family activities, excellent shopping, spas and world-class golfing. The whole world comes to Vegas to let loose and, in turn, you find yourself happily lost in a skylines from all the great cities of the earth. If you didn’t know better, you might think it was some strange desert mirage and Who knows, Elvis might still be in the building! Atlantis Discovered Well we definitely found Atlantis! This is according to Robert Sarmast. But who, exactly is Mr. Robert Sarmast Mr. Sarmast was an architect who became fascinated with the search for lost civilizations and ancient history. For years he traveled, gathering facts in his pursuit of these ancient cultures. He was extremely interested in Atlantis. 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Most of the studio heads were from poor backgrounds, with limited English skills and never forgot their childhood or a personal slight. Included were Jack, Harry, Albert and Sam, the four Warner Brothers from Youngstown, Ohio. They had begun with showing movies off the side of a tent in Youngstown, borrowing all the chairs from the local undertaker. Every time there was a funeral in Youngstown, they had to give all the chairs back and the film patrons were forced to stand. Find airline flights and discount airfare information on the internet. Each major airline now gives you the opportunity to find information about airline flights and discount airfare and cheap tickets on the internet. One reason that each airline does this is because so many people now have access to computers.. The Best Orlando Has to Offer So you’re headed to Orlando... but where to start You’ll find such a wealth of fantastic resorts and restaurants it can be difficult to choose exactly what you wish to indulge in. How best can you plan a visit in which each day comes with the finest this marvelous vacation spot has to offer In order to help you in making the overwhelming decisions of where to stay and what places to dine, here are what I believe to be Orlando’s best offerings: |
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