You ve probably heard the adage about traveling: Bring half of what you think you need, and twice as

You ve probably heard the adage about traveling: Bring half of what you think you need, and twice as much money. From food to accommodations to transportation and more, the price of traveling abroad is climbing higher than ever and it isn t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. While you can t lower exchange rates or make airlines reduce fees, there are a few solutions to make traveling abroad less expensive. Trust us, your bank account will thank you.
Saving a little wildwood inn tropical dome extra spending money should be your number one priority before taking a big trip. I think in today s economy, cost plays a very large factor, says Michelle Murray, Director of Sales and Marketing for Contiki , a company that specializes in arranging tours and trips for 18- to 35-year olds. We try our best to offer specials and great pricing to clients because, hands down, we love travel. It s a life lesson. It s worth scraping those pennies for the experience.
When travel companies like Contiki book blocks of hotel rooms or arrange for transportation for large groups, you benefit wildwood inn tropical dome from special bulk pricing. If you book a tour or trip with a bunch of friends (hello, summer after graduation!), Contiki even offers group discounts . And, the company wildwood inn tropical dome makes traveling budget-friendly with its Trips Under $1,200 category and Layaway program. If your birthday or graduation wildwood inn tropical dome is approaching, suggest Contiki Layaway to friends and family and ask them to put money into your Contiki account. You can keep track of your savings online, and turn it into awesome wildwood inn tropical dome memories abroad.
Murray recommends traveling during what s known as the shoulder season right before or after the peak summer season. Airfare will probably cost less, hotel vacancies are more common and there are fewer tourists. Plus, the weather is usually great during those months. Bonus!
Websites like HostelBookers , Hostelworld , Booking.com , and Flashbooking will compare prices, show past reviews and provide detailed descriptions so you can make the best decision when choosing a hostel or hotel. You may be surprised, but hostels are not always cheaper than hotels!
If you want a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to meet new people, check out CouchSurfing . When you create a profile online, you instantly join a network of people all over the world who are willing to open up their house to you for free when you re traveling. I CouchSurfed all over Ireland and Belgium and met some wonderful, fascinating people! says Kayla Riley, a University of Maine recent graduate. Kayla recommends that, for safety reasons, you CouchSurf with a friend and thoroughly check a person s profile before you stay with them.
Ali is a junior studying journalism, wildwood inn tropical dome education and leadership at the University of Florida. Internships in broadcast journalism and public relations convinced her to follow her original dream: a career in magazines. This summer, she will intern with SELF Magazine in New York City. Ali is an active member of Kappa Delta Sorority and maintains a lifestyle and entertainment blog ( www.idealist-ali.blogspot.com ). She loves photography, city lights, Steve Madden shoes, Modern Family and Florence, Italy (where she studied abroad in the summer of 2011).