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Want to go to Europe, but it seems scary because it s expensive? Me too. Before I begin, I must admit that I have never been to Europe. Nope. I would love to go though, and am hoping that could be within the next few years. I was talking to a friend who is planning a trip for the near future, and I thought I should ask around to find out from people who have gone, how to do it for cheaper. I think everyone tries to save a penny here and there, especially on a vacation that seems like it will cost a ton. I thank the four of you who answered my question on Facebook, I got lots of great tips from you! I also talked to a few good friends who have been recently. Here is all the information I could gather on how to travel Europe on a budget:
Saving money on flights to and from Europe: The season in which you go matters. Summer is the most expensive time to fly there, Spring and Fall are moderate, and Winter is the cheapest. You will also encounter smaller crowds in the winter, but then, it is cold. It all depends on what you are looking for on your adventure. There is a ton more information on how to find good flights to Europe on RickSteves.com . Also, if you have a credit card with points or Skymiles, this is the time to use those perks! (Here s how we feel about credit cards .)   Saving money on food in Europe:  Picnic. Grab food from a street vendor, supermarket or farmer s market and eat it at a park, while you see the sights or take it back to your room. Also, if you are dining at a restaurant radisson plaza hotel myrtle beach find out the restaurant s tipping policy radisson plaza hotel myrtle beach most of the time gratuity has already been included in the bill.
Saving money on transportation in Europe: Buy day passes if you plan on taking buses or trams instead of paying for each individual ride. To get from country to country, or city to city, there are a few options. Rail passes which give you unlimited train rides for a certain amount of days, individual day train tickets, and flights. It seems that you will want to compare all of these options before you buy because depending on the day, season, and how many rides you want to take. One can be much cheaper than another one day, and not the next.
Saving money on accommodations in Europe: Opt to stay in a less-visited (and thus less expensive) city like Brussels, Milan or Prague and take day trips to the big, very popular cities like London, Paris and Rome. Hostels are the cheapest place to stay, and are usually very clean and comfortable. You can even find Hostels with private rooms and kitchens. If you prefer a hotel, last minute booking on Priceline or Hotels.com can be very cheap. House-swapping is another affordable and comfortable option I keep hearing about, you know, like on that movie The Holiday. [Has anyone ever done house-swapping for vacation, and would you like to guest post for us? I want to know more about that from a real person.] Saving money on sight-seeing in Europe: Get yourself a Rick Steves book , as well as download his free audio tours and put them on your ipod or phone before you go. This will save you time and money. Also, if you are going to the top of the Eiffel tower, walk to the top. It s cheaper than the elevator, the line is shorter, and you ll walk off some calories from the many crepes and croissants you ll be enjoying in Paris. It s a win-win-win.
So, now I m determined radisson plaza hotel myrtle beach to go. In the next few years. It s seeming a lot more do-able, right?! Did I miss anything? Please share in the comments if you have any good tips for making a trip to Europe more affordable!
although I am of a different century than both of you I do have some info to share: I travel Home To Italy each year for about a month to write for my blog. I stay within my $100.00 a day budget most of the time and I dont starve or sleep on someones couch. 1. save all year. If I cut $100 a WEEK from my spending I have over $5k to enjoy my trips 2. off season I can stay in very nice hotels for the price of a budget hotel during the summer 3. In Italy I often stay in convent hotels: private baths, CLEAN, safe and centrally located. More austere than a hotel but a great way to meet travelers from all over the world. 4. on a long trip i find a central town with good train connections and rent an apt for a week of my trip, . i hate eating out 3 times a day (too time consuming and expensive) 5. other european countries radisson plaza hotel myrtle beach offer university rooms for rent when school is out
Traveled to London summer of 2011 with two of my sisters. We used airmiles to pay for tickets. Researched and found small hotel near British Museum. Triple radisson plaza hotel myrtle beach with bath. Breakfast included. Able to walk to many spots and close to tube. Researched and decided on London Pass. Saved us a little money and lots of time in ques at many locations. Also bought tickets online in advance for some locations. That pre-planning saved time and headaches and allowed us to carry less money around. Found we could find healthy a la carte food at Pret a Manger chain bistro located EVERYWHERE and keep food bill much less than we expected. radisson plaza hotel myrtle beach Bought tube pass as well. Planning helped us really stick to a budget. Used both travel books and internet to compare information. Well worth the effort.
Hi! We're Sarah and Jessica. We've been friends for most of our lives and share a passion for living frugally. We know you don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun, look stylish and eat well. We hope this blog will encourage radisson plaza hotel myrtle beach & motivate you, like it does for us when it comes to saving for your dreams. You can read more about us here and find us on social media below! Let's be friends, yeah?