Given the turbulent economic times, you are probably thinking that scaling back your expenses and skipping your next vacation are good ideas. Here you will find some great ideas for traveling on a budget.

Use a price watcher. This feature is offered by some websites and lets you input your desired destinations for it to watch. When the price for airfare or lodging meets your expectations, you’re going to get an alert. You will not have to worry about checking the rates daily.

If you have to drive a distance to the port to get on a cruise,drive there the night before and stay at a hotel that has free parking. You can check with staff at the hotel for unpublished parking deals.

Throw a few clothespins into your suitcase. Clothespins are not a typical travel item for many people, but should be reconsidered given their usefulness and versatility.

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