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Budget Holidays Ideas

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:03:56 +0000

The majority of people living in the UK can’t afford to splash out on holidays, due to the financial and economical crisis that the country is suffering from. There are literally no jobs available in the country, even with all the recruitment software available, and for those that have a job, they are constantly worrying and stressing out the fear of impending redundancy! Although we can’t afford holidays, for some bizarre reason we still insist on going. It seems that we must take our yearly holiday, or else we will feel as though we have completely lost control over our own lives. Holidays are the only time we get away from all the stress and hassle of our daily lives…without them we are hopeless.

With that being said, there are plenty of people out there these days offering holidays at budget prices for people that just don’t have the cash to spend on luxury cruises, flights across the world, and five star hotels. People may turn their nose up at a budget holiday, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with it! Just because it is budget, does not mean that it is not fun!!! There are a whole variety of budget holidays to choose from, including camping, glamping, caravan holidays, staying in a hostel, cheap hotel deals, and even getting last minute deals. You just have to get creative! Last minute deals are an absolute life saver to people who are short on cash, all you need is a computer and internet access, and you can grab yourself an entire holiday on last minute or late deals. The trick is to be flexible and give yourself as much leeway as possible when it comes to where to go, when to go, and where to stay. If you can be flexible, you can get flights, travel, accommodation, the works, at a fraction of the price that you would normally pay!

We have come to a time in our lives, where the cost of living is so hight, and the wages are so low, that we cannot afford to do anything any more. We are constantly being bombarded with adverts in magazines, on the television, and even in the internet, that make us lust after the latest, trendiest, and often most expensive holidays. Quite frankly, we don’t need them! Holidays are supposed to be about spending time with our families and loved ones so it doesn’t matter where you are, as long as you are together.

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Travelling alone – try and plan your trip wisely

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:33:15 +0000

Travelling alone has become a popular mode of travel in recent years. The ease of access to destinations thanks to budget air travel has made it easier for people to afford to travel on their own. Although travelling as a couple is usually a lot cheaper in terms of accommodation and food, travelling alone has a lot of benefits. You get to choose you itinerary, you can skip all the boring bits and best of all, when you make a mistake you only have yourself to blame.

Aim to book accommodation that has a 24-hour reception.

Delayed flights, getting lost on your journey or finding out that the directions you were given from your hotel are incorrect, can put a great deal of pressure on your holiday. There is nothing worse (except for annoying pop up displays on your computer) than waiting months for that trip of a lifetime, only to encounter problem after problem when it finally begins.

An excellent tip that I have learned from previous experience is to make sure that the hotel or hostel you are booking is open 24 hours a day. This way, if your flight is delayed by 10 hours or you can’t find your hotel, you will still be able to get to check in eventually.

I remember a group of friends who had booked a hotel in Valencia, Spain, only to arrive at the city 6 hours later than they had planned (due to holiday traffic on the motorway). Unfortunately, the hotel they had booked into was closed by the time they arrived. When this happened, they had no option but to spend the night in their car because there were no vacancies anywhere else. This, coupled with night time temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, was a particularly unpleasant experience.

Of course, if you are visiting a country where you don’t know more than two words of the language, a basic phrase book will help you ask questions to the locals should you get lost.

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Traveling? Stay connected at all times

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:33:13 +0000

It is surprising how people ignore the impact of easy accessibility to wireless Internet when they are traveling. There was a time when traveling from one place to another involve being completely cut off from civilization. If your vehicle broke down in a desolate place, you had no option but to wait until help came from the closes to urban center. Today, it is possible to simply lift your cell phone and call people to tell them that you are stuck and you will be late.

It is possible to make use of the Internet to surf for information and plan your future trip after taking the current breakdown in to consideration. It is possible to cancel your plane or train or bus tickets and reschedule the same to ensure that the delay does not affect your ability to move to your final destination. It is also possible to make use of the Internet to check out a touring caravan insurance quote that will provide emergency repair services even if you are stuck in the middle of nowhere. You can use your time productively and get a lot of work done that will help you enjoy your vacation better. If all these activities are taken care of and you are still stuck, you can just download music or watch movies on the Internet until help arrives.

Just build a bonfire and make sure you have stuff to eat and drink and you will have a good picnic in the outdoors until the replacement vehicle arrives. The key factor here is that access to Internet can make a huge difference to your ability to manage such contingencies. Keep this factor in mind and make sure you are connected to the Internet and have a computing device in your hand throughout your journey.

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Budget traveling – never be stingy about food

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:03:16 +0000

My experiences have helped me understand that traveling with minimum expenditure is not as difficult as it sounds. You just should know when to behave in a stingy manner and when to spend without any hesitation. Many persons make the mistake of trying to save money on food. They eat cheap food hoping to save money. Well, trying to reduce the expenditure on food is not a smart move. If you end up falling ill, you may have to spend a lot out of your pocket for not just quality food but also for quality medical attention.

This does not mean you should always eat in fine dining restaurants. However, try to strike the right balance and make sure you do not spend a lot of money on food without having too small a budget either. Instead of saving on food, why don’t you focus on travel and accommodation? If you have good company, then even the most ordinary accommodation can seem inviting and comforting. I once did not sleep for three continuous nights simply because I was having a really good time with my friends. I used the money that I had saved to book an affordable B&B and ended up resting for four days at a stretch.

Another important point to consider when traveling is the mode of travel you choose. Getting a hike on a truck that is transporting banner stands may not be the most comforting option but it can help you travel from one place to another without spending even a single cent. In some cases, you may be required to offer a smaller sum of money to the driver to let you travel with the goods. Once you adopt this approach, you realize that this is not just the cheapest way to travel but is also the most entertaining and fun filled way to travel.

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Always Travel With Chess Sets

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:33:03 +0000

I don’t know about you, but when travelling for long periods despite amazing scenery passing you by, the attention begins to wander. Stunning mountain vistas, lakes bluer then the sky and a sunset that would have made Stalin weep have all been filed under ‘irrelevant’ once I’ve seen them for the hundredth time. The simple fact is we all need distractions when on a long journey, no matter how amazing the view. Having chess sets in my bag has saved me from boredom more times then I can count.

Why chess?

There are two reasons in my opinion for having chess sets to hand when backpacking.

Chess is fun to play and keeps the mind occupied
It can force you to start a conversation with a stranger – useful if you’re travelling by your self
It makes you look intelligent
It can be a really good chat up line to a girl you like on the bus/train and want to talk to

Okay, so that’s four reasons, not two. I realise that if a girl I liked was reading this post then she would see that I’m not that intelligent and laugh at me. Nevertheless I hope I’ve ably demonstrated the uses of having chess sets to hand when on the move.

What type of chess set should the budget conscious traveller carry?

This is a very good question. I’ve seen chess sets that wouldn’t look out of place in a museum and have been afraid to touch a single bishop or queen as a result. My advice is to get a compact set that will fit easily into your bag. There are many places you can buy chess sets, and you can usually get a high quality set online. The chess set I got was magnetic without being irritating when playing. This has been a lifesaver when I’ve travelled on really bumpy roads!

In addition to a magnetic set, you also want your board to fit easily into your backpack without getting broken or lost. I was able to procure a really good board that folded almost flat with the pieces stored in a separate thin box underneath.

Chess sets can save your mind when travelling, as well as help you to strike up new friendships with people. Don’t leave home without them.

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Let’s go London

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:03:09 +0000

London is a great place for vacation, especially if you did have the time to plan the vacation. I actually did not plan much; the only thing I paid attention to was to get my garmin running watch along, as I always jog wherever I am. One might feel that London could be very expensive, but let me tell you something, the best things of London are absolutely free.

London is full of surprises for visitors, starting from being a home to various cultures it has also become a hub for modern sightseeing. The best of the lot is certainly the museums which are totally free for visitors. All you have to do is go online and type in top free things to do in London and you will find a list of things that can be enjoyed absolutely free. You can even find free wine tasting events, now who would want to miss those.

Apart from free events there are also other things that you can do in London, like tasting different kinds of cuisines. You will find Turkish, Indian, Chinese, European, Mongolian, Vietnamese and many others over here. There is so much to do in London that you will never get bored and neither will you regret coming here.

Another great thing about London is the flights to London. You can easily find a flight to London no matter which country you are in. Every major airline flies to London and if you are in Europe then it’s an added benefit as you will be able to avail the services of the budget flights.

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Let’s go London

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:03:19 +0000

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Travelling Anorexicallly

admin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:03:16 +0000

With summer holidays becoming a luxury that most people are either unable or more often unwilling to shell out money on this year, it’s not surprising that tour and flight operators are all chomping at the bit to undercut each other on summer deals. Whilst many rely on the booming immigrant population to line their pockets on travelling home to see family, some are realising that the economy is forcing people to hold back and wait till they have more money.

Travel isn’t that expensive if you plan ahead and a fascinating article that appeared in The Sun online recently shows that people are not spending wisely when they do get the chance to travel. Many travellers seem to forget about the extras that they spend money on once they are on the move. Even families are not budgeting in the various useless items that everyone buys once at the beach e.g. Jelly shoes and buckets and spades for the kids. If you take away awll the non-essentials from your costings you’ll be surprised how much money you’re left with. It could be used on your trip or just for putting back in the kitty.

One thing so many people sorely forget to factor into their travel costs is their phone. With so many of us used to texting and uploading photos to Facebook whilst we’re travelling, we often neglect to check how much this roaming use if costing us. Whilst the recent Ofcom ruling forcing operators to lower their roaming charges is coming into effect, mobile costs when abroad are still high. It is well worth doing some research when planning your trip to see if there are any better deals out there then your current package. There is a fabulous range of options available at www.abroadband.com that will aid any traveller in saving money on their data and phone usage when abroad.

Another thing people forget to factor into their travel cost is the amount of luggage they take with them. Before packing ask yourself if you really need 20 shirts for a 10 day journey. If worst comes to the worst you can always do some washing in a launderette whilst you’re away. Having excess luggage will firstly increase the baggage handling charges incurred on everyone when travelling by plane. Secondly, having unnecessary luggage makes it harder for you to move about even if you do have a car. By limiting your packing to essential items only, you’ll save yourself both money and time.

Airfares are another thing people fail to check on properly. Instead of flying direct to your destination have you ever thought of booking a flight to an airport that’s nearby instead? You can save hundreds of pounds by avoiding direct flights to your destination.

With the world’s economy staggering through a bout of anorexia, travellers and holidaymakers are afraid of going anywhere this year. Don’t be though, as with careful planning you can afford to go wherever you want.

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Low Cost Travel – Beware Of Fine Print

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:03:16 +0000

Ever since the recession hit the economy, the travel and tourism industry has been encouraging people to opt for low budget holidays. The idea of a low budget holiday seems very attractive because one can travel with family members despite not having a lot of money in hand.

The travel and tourism industry is very happy because it gets customers and manages to stay afloat despite the poor economic scenario. However, it is important to note that any and every travel agency claiming to offer low budget holidays need not actually do so.

Most travel agencies highlight their best facility and service and combine it with the lowest price possible. The truth is that you cannot get the best services for the lowest cost. There will always be a hidden conditions apply clause somewhere in the advertisement. Hence, you may be made to believe that your budget holiday will include Heathrow transfers.

There may be a hidden clause somewhere that indicates that facility will apply for only to persons traveling through a specific flight and arriving on a specific date. It is better to clarify these conditions and clauses in advance before proceeding. Once you commit to the deal, you will find it next to impossible to back out no matter how unfavorable the terms and conditions are. You will have to pay a heavy cancellation fee for no fault of yours. It is better to be careful during your analysis before selecting a specific travel agent as your representative.

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Low Cost Travel – Beware Of Fine Print

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:03:20 +0000

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