Despite the recent economic crisis, a large number of Americans still excited and ready to participate in the annual holiday season- the summer season. Around 60-70 percent of Americans are all set to plan their travel in this summer, and certainly, the same strength is searching for cheap flights for their favorite holiday destinations. According to the spending and saving tracker survey conducted by American Express recently, on an average, Americans are going to incur $1,200 per person for this summer travels and 70 percent out of total strength have decided to drive rather than fly.
“The more flexible you’re with your schedule, the more money you can save”, Lauren Sullivan, North American site editor for Cheapflights.com. “ Be very particular with your destination. For instance, if you want to visit beaches of Florida, say you want to go to Miami rather than Florida. It is the best way to find the best deal available in the market.”
If you have selected you vacation destination, here are 6 ways to save money without compromising on enjoyment.
Use Plastic money
Select the card that don’t charge currency conversion fee. If you are planning to go abroad, use no fee credit cards such as Capital One credit cards, American Express platinum, Centurion card and Chase’s Marriott rewards premier credit card because they don’t’ charge any conversion fee.
Select the card that don’t charge currency conversion fee. If you are planning to go abroad, use no fee credit cards such as Capital One credit cards, American Express platinum, Centurion card and Chase’s Marriott rewards premier credit card because they don’t’ charge any conversion fee.
As companies typically charge 1 to 3 percent, you can save up to $10 to $ 30 on every $1,000 you will spend overseas. Another option to save money is by pre loading “ Chip and PIN” Travelex Cash passport. The chip installed in the card will help you in tapping the automated kiosks for subway and train tickets. It will save your time if there is a long queue at the ticket window.
Don’t get tensed with the thought of expensive taxis. You will get an opportunity to get around on transit using discounted tickets or passes. In New York city, for instance, if you buy $10 pass you will get $10.70 worth of subway rides that equals five rides. You can take an unlimited 7-days pass for $29.
“The subway of New York is more historic as compared to other cities. You will enjoy the unique historic flavor and save money”- Joel Fan further added.
Smart calling – stay connected
Don’t use your smartphone to check the emails in Wi-fi zone, when you’re traveling abroad as it will cost you high. By doing this, you can save hundred of dollars charged for data transfer by the carrier.
Similarly, when you’re traveling out of U.S., prefer to use Google Voice or Skype to make free calls to United States or cheap calls to other foreign countries. Your smartphone can be a money saving tool if you install applications such as GasBuddy which tracks the lowest price filling stations, ATM hunter and Scoutmob, an application for restaurant and shops.
The Happiest Moments
Get discount certificates using website such as Restaurant.com and save a considerable amount of money. Such discount certificates allows you to spend less on meal and provide you facility of having heavier meal at lunch or snacks in evening or late night happy hours specials.
Museum Tour
Schedule your plan to visit free museums, inquire about the last moment discount tickets , free gardens or other low cost attractions in the city.
Almost every big city or even the smaller one used to has free museums such as British national museum, London , the Smithsonian institution , Washington etc.
Visit Discount Attractions
You can visit the pricy aquarium, zoos and other entertaining destinations by using CityPass, which offer 50 percent off on the regular admission of all major tourist attractions of U.S. and South California.
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