Planning Your Summer Vacation On A Budget Plr Ebook

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 4
1 DEFINING YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE 6
2 PLANNING TACTICS 11
THE INTERNET 14
GUIDEBOOKS 15
PERIODICALS 15
TRAVEL AGENCIES 15
BROCHURES 16
ASSOCIATIONS 16
FRIENDS, RELATIVES AND ACQUAINTANCES 16
TELEVISION AND POD CASTS 16
3 MONEY TALKS AND YOU BETTER LISTEN 18
TRANSPORTATION 19
LODGING 20
FOOD 20
ENTERTAINMENT 21
CULTURE 21
ACTIVITIES 22
SOUVENIRS AND GIFTS 22
INFORMATIVE COSTS 23
CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, TOILETRIES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS 23
OTHER COSTS 24
5 TRANSPORTATION TIPS 25
DRIVING 25
FLYING 26
RAIL OR BUS 29
TOURS 30
BIKES AND HIKES 30
FINAL NOTE 31
6 LODGING SUGGESTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES 33
7 CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT 37
8 SOUVENIRS, GIFTS AND OTHER NECESSITIES 39
9 OPTIONS TO TRADITIONAL SUMMER TRIPS 42
CONCLUSION 45

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INTRODUCTION

Ah, the hazy, crazy, lazy days of summer are fast approaching. You have plans. In fact, you have been planning all winter, sometimes since last summer, for the next summer vacation. It has been a beacon of light at the end of a dark tunnel – an escape from the every day. You have been batting several ideas around in your head. You want to go big, wander far, push the holiday boundaries or at least escape from work and your everyday life.

You have formulated several big plans on how to spend the time off from work or school. Far away countries beckon. You want to go to an exotic locale. Perhaps, there is a specific tropical island, a cultural icon, a cosmopolitan center, a theme park or a cottage getaway on your mind. You may be dreaming of a camping trip, a hiking adventure or a backpacking journey across some isolated wilderness or foreign country. You could be planning to spend time at a luxury resort by yourself or with a friend. You could go on a romantic cruise or take off to a fun family spot.

These may be realities. They could be possible. However, life can get in the way of taking the ideal summer vacation. Sometimes you really cannot afford to go on a luxury vacation. You work hard and try to save money for that great summer vacation. You or you and your partner have set aside certain funds for the summer holidays. There has been some scrimping and saving involved. For a while, it looks like you are actually on target. Everything is going as planned. Then problems strike.

There are those sudden expenses. You have a medical emergency and the doctors or dentists want their money now. Your dog or cat has to go to the vet’s. You car needs unforseen repair work. There are unexpected school expenses. The house or apartment requires major renovations or repairs. Suddenly, the money you thought you had for the holidays is gone. It may not seem fair, but these things do happen. Sometimes, you simply do not have the money to go on the vacation of your dreams.