| Nearly everyone is short of money these days and | | | | newspaper and give some of the better hotels a call |
| the idea of taking a vacation has been put out of | | | | to see if they've got anything going. If your goal is |
| most peoples minds. In this articles I list five great | | | | to just kick back, take a swim in pool, maybe indulge |
| ways you can still take a holiday without breaking the | | | | in a little romance, watch movies and not have to |
| budget. | | | | get up and make breakfast, this very affordable |
| Nearly everyone is keeping a close eye on their | | | | travel idea could be just the ticket. Think of it this |
| pocketbook and budgets these days. We all worry | | | | way, should an emergency arise, you can be home in |
| about having to pay the mortgage, putting food on | | | | ten minutes! |
| our table and getting to work. Vacations are quite a | | | | 3.If you are lucky enough that your purse allows for |
| way down on our list of priorities. Some people do | | | | a bit more extravagance, go and scour the travel |
| not even entertain the idea of taking a trip. However, | | | | newsletters for those last minute bargain airfares. |
| you know what they say about all work and no play | | | | They are certainly out there, you just need to check |
| ...? | | | | them regularly. Many are all-inclusive packages that |
| Here are five travel ideas that you can do, even | | | | get you to some beach front paradise. Even if you |
| when you're on a tight budget. Let's have a look at | | | | have to set aside money from each paycheck for a |
| how you can do it. Try thinking of it as therapy for | | | | few months, this travel idea can have you snorkeling, |
| your spirit. Even just a quick rest from every day life | | | | sun bathing and enjoying an exotic array of food in a |
| can work wonderfully at relieving all that built up | | | | new and exciting culture that satisfies your travel itch |
| stress and re-energizing your spirits! | | | | and lasts for months to come. |
| 1.How well do you know all the towns and attractions | | | | 4.Certainly don't forget that the travel industry is in |
| within a 50 mile radius of home? When you are | | | | somewhat of a slump. They need your business. You |
| thinking of a vacation, that fabulous little coastal | | | | have probably seen the television ads for resorts, |
| town just 20 miles away may not even cross your | | | | offering gas coupons and plenty of other incentives, |
| mind. However, if you have never been there, you | | | | along with reduced rates. Choose ones which are |
| have no idea how it gained it's charming reputation. | | | | within driving distance and take advantages of these |
| Why not go online and check it out. You may be | | | | cheap prices. These days, you need to think outside |
| surprised at what you find. Is it an artsy community, | | | | the box for travel ideas that are affordable and still |
| full of bed and breakfasts', artisans, a cheese factory | | | | exciting enough to provide that break you need. |
| or even a winery? Go and check out their calendar | | | | 5.The last travel idea applies to when you're traveling |
| for local festivals and theatre productions. A one | | | | by air. Now that airlines add hefty charges for extra |
| night stay at the historic B&B and two days filled | | | | baggage, pack smart and save. Wherever you're |
| with exploring the town won't ruin the budget and | | | | going, there's absolutely no reason to take more than |
| serves to put enough distance between you and the | | | | a carry-on, even when traveling in winter. Wear your |
| same-old same-old to allow you to lose yourself for | | | | coat, boots and at least one sweater when you |
| just a couple of days, returning home refreshed and | | | | board. Roll the rest of your clothes. Buy your |
| cheery, ready to face another month of toil. | | | | toiletries at your destination. Two dress outfits, one |
| 2.Why not trying to modify the parent-only romantic | | | | pair of dress shoes, a pair of jeans, a few pairs of |
| weekend. Depending on where you live, you may not | | | | undies and a couple of t-shirts is really all you'll need. |
| even have to leave your home town! During the | | | | It can be almost guaranteed that one of the above |
| colder months, hotels often run specials to attract | | | | travel ideas will fit in perfectly with your vacation |
| visitors during the slow season. Check your local | | | | plans. Enjoy! |