Discover the best ways to save on your summer vacation with bargain travel tips, information on package deals, group travel, cruises and more.

1. BARGAINTRAVEL
TIPSTO PLANYOUR
SUMMERVACATION
Basics for Beginners

2. INTRODUCTION
• Summer is a great time of year to travel, when the
kids are out of school and work tends to be less
busy so you can take some much-needed
vacation time
• It can also be the worst time of year to travel
because prices go up in response to the demand
for flights, hotels/motels, car rentals and so on
• Planning ahead means you can take advantage
of bargains, so you can live better for less
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3. 1: GETTING STARTEDWITH PLANNING
YOURTRIP
• The first thing to do is calculate the number of
people who will be going
• Ages
• Interests
• A short list of destinations that would suit every
taste
• Accommodation required
• Flights
• Car rental?
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4. 2:TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
• Depending on where you are going, you might
take one form or transportation, or more
• Flights
• Buses
• All-inclusive bus tour
• Car
• Car rental at your destination
• Cruise
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5. 3: ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
• Staying with friends
• Cruise ship
• Hotel
• Motel
• AirBnB
• House or cottage rental
• Camping
• If you have small children, a fridge and
microwave will be almost essential
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6. 4: SAVING MONEY ONYOURVACATION
• Once you’ve made your needs list and wish list, it
will be time to price things to see what will suit
your budget
• A package holiday can give you everything you
need for one low price
• Packages can also be cheaper than trying to buy
everything separately, and sites like Expedia will
also offer discounts on admissions to many of the
popular attractions in the area you will be visiting
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7. 5: PLANNING GROUPTRAVEL
• Group travel can save everyone a lot of money if
you all plan ahead
• Groups are defined differently depending on
airline, buses, cruises and so on. It might be as
few as 6, or 10, or as many as 20.
• Check with the company directly
• Be prepared to give a list of the names and ages
of each person
• Also check for senior discounts, AAA and more
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8. 6: PLANNING AN ITINERARY
• Once you’ve decided on your location, plan what
you will do each day you are there
• If you want an all-inclusive cruise, check to see
what places it stops and what there is to do in
each location. Some will just go to their own
island for water sports, not that interesting if you
want a taste of the Caribbean.
• Bus journeys will organize places to see, but you
can do a lot in your free time too if you plan
ahead
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9. 7: PET-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION
• Boarding your pet can be pretty expensive
• So too can getting a pet sitter for your home
• Cats will usually be fine for a day or two on their
own but it’s impossible with a dog
• Look online for pet-friendly accommodation
• Check with airlines as to carrier requirement
• Be sure to bring food and water
• If driving, stop often for pee breaks for everyone
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10. 8: ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS-YOUTH
HOSTELS
• Youth hostels may sound like they are only for
youngsters, but the truth is they are clean,
comfortable and affordable accommodation for
people of all ages
• They are sometimes located a bit off the beaten
path, so check locations
• Some are in the city-they will be more expensive,
but still nowhere near the price of a hotel
• Backpacker hostels in New Zealand, for example,
can cost as little as $10 a night even in Auckland
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11. 9: GATEWAY HOLIDAY EXAMPLES
• Gateway holidays are a great way to see a lot in a
short amount of time if you plan ahead
• Choose a location with a lot in it and around it
• Divide up the area into segments, one for each
day you will be there
• Head out to a different segment each day, using
your accommodation as the hub for each journey
• Set a budget per day for attractions and food
• Picnic whenever you can
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12. 10: STAYCATION EXAMPLES
• Not able to get away?
• Budget tight?
• Don’t be sad, try a ‘staycation’
• Be a tourist in your own town
• Use it as the gateway for your area, heading out
in different compass directions to explore places
you’ve never had the chance to visit
• Don’t forget museums, galleries, malls and more
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13. 11: ACTIVITYVACATION EXAMPLES
• Activity vacations, as the name suggests, focus
on a particular activity as a central part of the
vacation
• They can be based on sports, or other interest
• Rock climbing, parasailing, swimming and water
sports-there’s an activity vacation for everyone
depending on interests, level of ability and budget
• Be sure to check what’s included, such as
equipment rental and other fees
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14. 12: ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES BY BUS
• Bus excursions may seem like their for older
people, but the truth is that they can be a lot of
fun and a great way to see a lot of different things
without all the stress of driving and organizing
everything yourself
• Some bus tours can be really packed
• Others will be more leisurely, with free time for
you to make the most of the location you are
visiting
• Read reviews online and compare prices
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15. 13:TRAVEL SAFETYTIPS
• Traveling can be a great deal of fun, but put
safety first
• Watch out for heat-related illness, food poisoning,
sunburn
• Be careful of insect bites, and other dangerous
outdoor risks, such as bees and snakes
• Beware of accident
• Be practical-it’s one thing to bungee off a bridge
over the water, another thing to do it off a tall
skyscraper
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16. 14:TRAVEL INSURANCE
• Travel insurance is great protection against the
unexpected. You won’t lose all your money-you
might have to pay a small re-booking fee, but that
is better than blowing all your cash
• Travel insurance will usually require a doctor’s
note or proof of other emergency as the reason
for your cancellation
• Your credit cards will sometimes give you
insurance coverage while you travel
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17. CONCLUSION
• Planning ahead can help you find a range of
bargain travel options
• Being flexible about dates and locations can also
help
• Save money while you are away by looking for
accommodation with a fridge and microwave
• Enjoy picnics whenever you can
• Take out travel insurance just in case
• Have a great summer vacation for less!
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