School is out, summer has begun, and families all over the country are beginning to make summer vacation plans. Have you thought about making plans, only to get disappointed over the cost? Maybe you’d like to upgrade to a bigger, more elaborate vacation to an exotic destination. Maybe you’d like to bring along another member of the family, but just don’t have the funds. Make your summer vacation a little better with some thrifty advice from We Florida Financial.
Check out our list of money-saving travel tips:
- Be flexible with flights. One-way tickets are convenient, but making an extra stop in a flyover state can drastically reduce your ticket price.
- Make use of hotel freebies and leave your own toiletries at home.
- Download free apps like Groupon or LivingSocial to find cheap hot spots.
- Check out last-minute sites like Go-today.com and Lastminute.com for great deals on cruises, tours, and more. Companies like to fill up as much as they can before the event, so leftover empty slots can end up costing you much less.
- Public transportation is your friend. Research your destination’s public transit options ahead of time and save money on cab rides.
- Remember your student ID or Military ID. Many discounts like these are not advertised, so make sure you ask if they are offered.
- Go grocery shopping to cut down on the costs of eating out.
- When you do eat out, stock up on coupons. Try Restaurant.com for some great offers.
- Skip the souvenirs. Instead, collect videos, pictures, or even rocks, leaves, or flowers from your favorite locations as keepsakes.
If you have tightened your belt and followed a few of these tips but are still unable to pull off the vacation of your dreams, a vacation loan from We Florida Financial can get you the extra cash you need. You can borrow $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000 with convenient terms. All you need to do is print, complete, and fax the vacation loan application to 954-745-2401 by July 31, 2016.
Make this season a summer to remember with help from We Florida Financial.