With the global financial situation the way that it is, it can be hard to justify organising a holiday because of the costs involved. RESCU’s Money Maven has brought together some great ideas to help you plan a great holiday for less and help take the stress of life away!
Home Swap: Were you envious of Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz in The Holiday? Well you can create your own romantic comedy with the new home exchange website Love Home Swap. Choose from stylish homes in over 70 countries, from Iceland to Indonesia, Guatemala to Greece and more. Simply sign up and list your home, contact other members whose homes you’d like to swap with, chat to them to find a match and start your magical holiday!
Group holidays: A great, inexpensive way to head out for a holiday is in bulk. Grab some friends and look for accommodation that is big, but that will cost peanuts when divided between all of you. www.stayz.com.au is one such site that can help your find great accommodation around Australia.
Deals: Daily deal sites are fantastic for holiday bargains! You can receive coupons and discounts for flights, hotels and even entire holiday packages. Sign up to GroupOn for daily deals sent to your inbox, and to find that perfect holiday at a perfect price, whether it’s in Asia, Europe or on a cruise boat, visit www.ineedaholiday.com.au.
Book at the last minute: For a great deal when a spontaneous vacation crops up and a fantastic way to snap up amazing prices on flights, accommodation and more visit www.lastminute.com.au. It’s a great site to help you find global bargains; you can search for packages, hotels, flights and even organise your travel insurance!
Take advantage of what’s on offer: A great way to save on tours, food and more at your holiday destination, is to ask around for what’s on offer. If you’re staying at a hotel, ask the concierge for any discount coupons or suggestions they have for great, affordable experiences. Cities like Berlin offer free tours of the historic city, all you have to do is tip your tour guide, and that’s only if you want to! Visit www.neweuropetours.eu to find out where you can take advantage of these great tours by experienced, knowledgeable tour guides.
Happy holidaying! Money Maven. x
