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In our non-stop competitive world, taking a vacation is a significantly underrated activity. Obviously, working is important. Not only does a job give you the means to pay for the essentials, but it also provides structure to everyday life and creates a sense of meaning and purpose.
Despite the importance of work, it is often far too easy to work too hard and too long without taking a vacation. The importance of heading to the best vacation spots cannot be stressed enough.
It’s no secret that traveling costs money, but the amount that you have to spend can be reduced drastically simply by taking a few steps that will curb your expenses. Best vacation is staycation in terms of spending as little as possible.
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Timeshares are a bid industry, big name hotels are in this business. although the average timeshare owner is in his 50’s, these days even millennial are buying timeshares. I live in Florida and this state is the leader among US states in terms of timeshare properties. If you’re one of those who is considering buying timeshares, you must read this post first.
Once we were in Orlando, visiting the theme parks when we got this offer from hotel front desk. Attend 2 hours of a presentation and get 2 free tickets to Magic Kingdom theme park and other smaller perks. That was almost $200 value and we had an extra day at hand, which we would have spent shopping anyway.
Card for travel is a new trend among debit ones. They are always tied to your personal Bank account. Thus, you have access to your finances anywhere in the world wherever you travel. Here are two good reasons to start using a payment card for travel. First of all, traveling abroad with this one, you save money during currency exchange.
Secondly, you can easily monitor your expenses in any country. Today, very few banks offer cards that provide no-fee currency exchange, and the process of obtaining such credit can be extremely difficult.
I just returned from India trip. We go there once in every two years. We follow some basic steps before we go on the month-long vacation, to be with our extended family members. The first thing we do is use the credit card with no international transaction fee. also, we use Indian bank’s debit card when possible. We also remit some money to our India bank account.
There are many international travelers from countries like US and UK who travel in big numbers every year. Sometimes people don’t pay attention to possible monetary setbacks they may face upon returning home. Managing your money to get ready for traveling abroad is must-do for all global travelers.
There is a lot of misinformation flying around about timeshare that can get you into a lot of financial trouble if you believe it. Most of it come from timeshare salespeople overstating the truth that get repeated when people explain why they purchased a timeshare.
But just because something has been repeated many times doesn’t make it the truth. The following timeshare myths may help you avoid running into timeshare trouble in the future. Consider each one carefully before putting your hard-earned money down to purchase a vacation property.
Recently, a young couple from my work visited Orlando and they were trapped into buying a timeshare there, in exchange for two free tickets to theme parks.
The 21st century has made the world a smaller place. It’s far easier to communicate and travel internationally than ever before. But this doesn’t mean that the savings are spread out equally. While airlines like WOW have made it a lot more affordable to travel to places like Dublin, there are plenty of other places in the world which have become more expensive in recent years, if anything.
If you want to take a holiday, immigrate, or make an investment in nations which aren’t commonly visited, you’re going to have to pioneer your own savings strategies. Luckily, this won’t be a challenge for a smart and talented person like yourself. Here are a few ways to make it happen.
If you travel often you know how difficult it can be to eat healthy when you are away from home. Strange schedules, restaurant food and endless snack buffets can wreak havoc on your diet. I admit burgers and sandwiches are our staple diet while on travel. We can’t stick to a strict diet plan when we are on the move
Travel is stressful which affects your metabolism, and it can be even more difficult to keep to a healthy diet if you are travelling with companions who are going out to eat and drink every night. While it can be a challenge, it is possible to eat healthy even when you are traveling. Here are several ways to keep your diet healthy even during a trip.
Winter is just few months away. Generally outdoor activities come to a standstill during winter months. Most outdoor activities are commuting and shopping trips. But here are a list of numerous ways you can enjoy your winter, staying indoor but not missing out on the fun.
After enjoying your summer in the beaches and spending a lot on holidays, you might probably be thinking of frugal but fun ways to enjoy during winter while indoors with family and friends. I have compiled a list of 101 ways to enjoy winter indoors and believe you me, most of these methods will cost you almost nothing.
Every year, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May. This day is observed in order to honor, remember and celebrate the soldiers who have lost their lives in the line of duty to serve the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day is also marked as the start of summer. Many people use this as an event to both celebrate Memorial Day and also to welcome summer.
This is one of the long-awaited holidays we have. For me this is the first holiday of the year as I haven’t taken any paid leave so far. Planning to celebrate the day by doing some fun activities with friends. What will you be doing?