How to Save for a Dream Holiday

Do you dream of a romantic holiday in St Lucia? Want to experience Route 66 for yourself?

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Or maybe you want to simply backpack your way around the world. Whatever your dream holiday, you will probably know that it will not be cheap. To help you take one step closer towards an adventure, read the following top tips to increase your holiday savings.

 

 

Compare Travel Prices

Don’t give up on a dream break because it is expensive. You may have just looked at the wrong holiday provider. That’s why you should visit comparison websites so you can compare prices against other airlines and hotels. Don’t forget to change the dates to see if you can receive a better rate for the trip, because you might be looking for a holiday in the height of the season.

 

Ask for a Discount

Sometimes it pays to be a little cheeky when booking a holiday abroad. So, don’t be afraid to phone a hotel and ask for a discount, free room upgrade or ask for them to include breakfast free of charge. While you might be less successful during peak periods, a hotel could be willing to reduce their rate or offer additional perks during an off-peak season.

 

Sell Your Gift Cards

Why allow money to go to waste when you could spend it? Take those unwanted gift cards out of a drawer and visit ejgiftcards.com. All you need to do is provide the website with your voucher number and they will deposit an amount into your account, which could be used towards your flights, hotel, spending money, clothing or excursions.

 

 

Change Travel Money Overseas

Many people often make the big mistake of exchanging their currency in their hometown, when they could receive a better rate at the destination, so you will have more money to spend on food, drink and experiences. Visit the TripAdvisor forum and ask holidaymakers to offer an insight into the current currency exchange rate at your destination, which will allow you to make an informed decision before you exchange any travel money.

 

Buy Things You Need

Buy items you need, not items you want. For example, you might love a jacket in a store window, but do you really need it? You probably already have a wardrobe full of clothes, so don’t give into temptation and save your money.

 

Cut the Coffee

All those little purchases really will add up. You might think the daily coffee only costs a couple of dollars, but this is a significant amount of money you are spending unnecessarily each month or year. Stop spending cash on things you don’t really need, and start saving up for experiences you really want. You will be glad you did.

 

So, if you want to make great savings on the holiday of a lifetime, browse the market, ask for a discount, cut unnecessary expenditure, sell unwanted items and consider changing your travel money abroad. You will be on that plane before you know it!