Sharon Mostyn a RoamRight Blog Author

Traveling on a Budget

You don’t have to let finances get in the way of seeing the world. There are so many tricks and tips for traveling on a budget that just about anyone can make a memorable trip. Here we’ll discuss traveling on a budget, getting good deals, cheap travel ideas, and much more.

How to Get the Best Travel Deals

Deals! Deals! Deals! The travel industry seems to offer more deals all the time.   For this post in Traveling on a Budget, we’ll go over some easy basics you may be able to use for your next trip.

Using deal services (or not)

Relatively speaking, online deal services seemingly popped up overnight to change the way we travel. Over time, more and more have appeared and they have expanded their offerings. Online travel and booking sites are great for handling the logistics of your trip (flights, car rentals, hotels) for a great price. Online deal sites also offer great travel deals on accommodation packages and unique local activities. However, in many cases, hotels may actually be happy to give you a better deal if you skip the middlemen and place reservations directly. You’ll have to research both to see where you’ll get the better offer.

Study your seasons

Traveling during the right season can make a world of difference on your budget. By making plans during the low season of your travel destination, you can get great discounts on accommodations and activities.

Hotel Alternatives

All too often paying for a standard hotel will be the most expensive item on your travel budget. Fortunately, there are many alternatives available. From couch surfing, to hostels, to monasteries, and more, you can save lots of money by finding an alternative.  If you are planning a stay for an extended period of time, a homestay, housing swap or renting a furnished apartment or house may be less expensive.

Travel Insurance

Of course, we can’t forget about travel insurance! Travel insurance has a  number of benefits that can help protect your travel budget during an emergency. For a small percentage of the overall cost of your trip, you can recover certain costs from flight delays, lost baggage and accidental injuries, while having access to 24/7 assistance services, and  many more features.

What's the best travel deal you've ever scored? Tell us about it in the comments below.

Note: Available plans and coverages may have changed since this blog was published.

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Sharon Mostyn

Sharon Mostyn, a RoamRight Blog Author Sharon Mostyn has more than 25 years of experience in marketing and communications. Between leading the RoamRight marketing team and speaking on ecommerce, social media and digital communications, Sharon enjoys traveling with her family. Avid SCUBA divers, the Mostyn clan frequents the Caribbean. Follow Sharon on Twitter, connect with her on LinkedIn, and put her in your Google Plus  circle.

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