Money Saving Tips

Finances and travel budget is a big part of planning for any trip, even if you’re not penny-pinching. Learn how to be mindful with your spending and get value for every dollar. Here’s all my advice (and a few hacks!) for how to save money to travel more often, how to get the best prices on airfare, hotels, and tours, plus how to stretch your dollar more efficiently. It’s all right here because the more you save, the more you can travel!

Costa Cruise Onboard Costs: What’s Free, What Costs Extra, and What To Budget

costa Pacific docked in grand turk

Costa Cruises advertise impossibly low base fares, but optional add-ons can quickly undo any savings if you’re not paying attention. Even with extra costs onboard, my week cruising the Caribbean on Costa Pacifica was still a screaming deal. But with this guide you’ll be able to determine for yourself if it makes sense for your budget.

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It’s Time You Learned Where to Find Cheap Flights and Save Hundreds

Over the years, I’ve read dozens of guides about where to to find cheap flights.  Here’s the problem: most of them give old advice that isn’t accurate anymore.  Tips like buying on a Tuesday seven weeks before your trip might save $15–if anything–but I think you’d rather buy extremely cheap flights and save $150 or

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