By Nancy Arlington
Many people hold in their dreams to become a world traveler, or
to at least go on at least one trip to a foreign locale. The
reason most people do not act on their desire to travel abroad
is of course financial. There are ways to enjoy world travel on
a budget, but you have to know where to look and where to lay
your concern when searching for the right vacation destination
and flight.
Although in recent years there have been more students that
request student loans and government grant so get through their
college years, there is also a surge in the number of college
aged students that take trips to foreign locations. These
excursions occur partly because of a foreign studies program or
missions trip that is offered by the school and often partially
covered from the semester's tuition, but also because Americans,
as a whole, are more apt to spend money that they do not have
than they used to be.
In order to break down how students and adult travelers can
travel abroad on a budget, we have to first separate the travel
costs into categories. If you break down the trip into three
categories and search for bargains in those three categories
separately, you will be likely to find a good deal on each. The
first category would be travel. The main portion of this
category will likely be the trip to and from your destination,
but you can also include transportation while on your vacation
in this heading as well. For example, if you are traveling
through Europe, you may be more likely to need several flights
while on your vacation, whereas a trip to the Bahamas or Cancun
would require only local travel.
Begin researching flight costs. You should do this at no less
than three locations. Those three would be a travel agent, the
internet (sites like Priceline and Travelocity), and the
airlines themselves. At separate times, you may get the best
price at any of these locations. If you think the first place
you find a price for a flight is a great price, keep looking,
you can always come back and get it in a few hours, after you
have checked around. Also, if you are planning several smaller
flights while on your vacation, there are great deals for short
flights throughout Europe. These can also be researched on the
internet or through your travel agent. If you are planning to
rent a car, check with local companies in your home country to
see if they can recommend a rental place in your destination,
but also check with the locals once you have arrived and see
where they recommend. Many times, the locals know better than
anyone where to find a good deal.
Searching for a hotel can be done in much the same way as
searching for your transportation needs. You should always
check at least three separate places before committing. Know
also that hotels in other countries are likely not the same as
hotels in your own backyard. Many hotels may have community
showers, while others will have private baths in each room or
suite. Make a list of questions to be answered before booking
any hotel. Once you have decided that the hotel you have
selected is satisfactory in both appearance and price, then you
should book the hotel to insure a room is available for you and
your travel companion.
Finally, we come to entertainment money, or spending money as
some would call it. You will inevitably want to spend money on
your vacation, whether it be for meals or souvenirs for grandma.
In all money spending situations, use your common sense. In
foreign countries, it could be difficult to remember the
exchange rate and know what you are spending on certain items,
so an electronic exchange calculator is a great tool for your
outings.
If you keep these suggestions in mind, you can enjoy world
travel on a budget and still have a great time!
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