tip

Consider exchange rates when planning a vacation - and choose a destination where your money will go further. Given the huge fluctuations in local economies, waiting until the exchange rate is in your favor can translate into tremendous savings when traveling. Once you are … [Read more...] about Watch your dollars – literally. Monitor exchange rates so you know what to expect when you arrive in a new country

Their tagline is “Make yourself at home … anywhere in the world.” Sign up and swap houses with another member anywhere you wish to travel. Of course, it helps if you live in a desirable location since other members have to be interested in traveling to your home in exchange. If … [Read more...] about Use Homeexchange.com to swap houses and stay for free

Multi-day passes for amusement and theme parks are a great deal over buying daily ones, so consider buying these when you plan to stay for a few days. Even if you are not sure you will want to come back more than once, many parks offer extra-day upgrades on your single-day pass, … [Read more...] about Buy a multi-day pass and hang out with Mickey Mouse twice as long without spending twice as much

Do you need to rent a car, or will public transportation and taxis get you around better? Think about what works for where you are going, what you intend to do, and even what extra things like gas and parking will cost. Sometimes it is cheaper to walk, bike, taxi & use public … [Read more...] about Don’t waste money on a car rental if you don’t need one