Did you know that you are actually spending too much when you book expensive hotels while travelling? These funds could go into purchasing local souvenirs for your family and friends, booking that exciting extreme outdoor adventure in your destination, or fund your future travels.

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Learning a bit more about vacation rentals and other ways to save money and spend less while traveling will advance you from a “rookie” traveler to the experienced globetrotter. It is a huge advantage if you can research options and read tips and tricks on getting good deals. It will make you a seasoned, practical and budget savvy traveler.

It is not too difficult to accumulate knowledge about the rudiments of traveling and to become a seasoned traveler before embarking on your next destination. There are many resources available online where you can get chunks of great tips and information. Travel blogs are a gold mine of very useful tips, ideas and suggestions about traveling and destinations. Some travel blogs post detailed itineraries of beautiful and interesting places to visit in well-known tourist spots and lists of things to do there. One example: Beers & Beans

Some even post downloadable worksheets of their travel expenses that might be of help. One example: A little adrift …

There are also travel blogs dedicated to show its readers how to travel on limited budgets, with links to cheap accommodations, affordable vacation rentals, and a whole lot more. The 10 best budget travel blogs for 2014 have been chosen!

So why opt for vacation rentals? While showing that you are an experienced traveler, booking a local vacation rental can save you big vacation dollars, along with a number of other perks. Apart from saving on accommodation and giving yourself more flexibility with your transient residence, opting for that more affordable vacation rental will also allow you to save on food expenses while you are traveling as you can prepare your own meal with a fully equipped kitchen.

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There is no need to put off your strict diet while on vacation as you can easily follow your regular food and dining routine when staying in a vacation rental as compared to the limited food options you might otherwise enjoy while booked in at a hotel, an inn or a bed and breakfast. In addition, vacation rentals also gives you more time to explore your location as as many offer flexible check in or check out times. You can easily adjust your travel itinerary with this out of the way.

Planning your next vacation soon? Make sure to do your research on affordable vacation rentals you can book in your chosen destination. You will not only save money but also enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

Header property: Crossbow Landing, Canmore, AB

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