Sometimes it’s good to rethink the way we take vacations in order to get the most out of the experience, save money, and plan for the next one. In this Skycap News™ update, we explore options to consider for saving money for, during, and after vacation. These are practical travel tips on how to budget … Read more
We’ve talked about several “hot spots” where you can go for vacation. But one of the questions we haven’t addressed yet is: “How far ahead should you book on vacation?” The answer is: It depends on where you are going. Some places, such as Destin, Florida, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, require that you book almost a year … Read more
If you are looking to plan a trip soon, one matter of consideration is budgeting your trip. You want to be able to do what you want to do within reason while not going beyond the limitations of your budget. What can you do to plan your vacation without going over your budget? Here are … Read more
Some people, for whatever reason, whether it be their marital status, budget, or just for the “bliss of solitude,” end up traveling alone. This was okay for John Steinbeck as we saw in our previous Skycap News article “How to Document Your Vacation,” but what about for a 35-year-old single female, or someone traveling with … Read more
How to Save Money Dining Out While on Vacation One of the biggest expenses you encounter while on vacation is food expense. If you can cut down on food expense while on vacation, you can significantly cut down on the overall drain on your wallet while out and about at your favorite vacation destinations. But … Read more
We wrote earlier about saving for a vacation in terms of making it a priority in your spending plan. Plus, how you shouldn’t take out money from your monthly income to pay for vacations, and other tips. In this Skycap News installment, we are discussing 5 solid ways to save for that dream vacation, so … Read more
Great Vacation Spots for Seniors: Part II In our previous post, we talked about some great places for seniors to visit. Branson, Missouri, The Grand Canyon, and Destin, Florida were three hot spots for older citizens that we picked, for the slower pace, the dining and shows, and other reasons that seniors might enjoy those … Read more
In this post, we are going to explore seasonal vacations-that is, choosing to go on vacations at specific times of the year so as to get the most benefit (or savings) out of it. For example, some summer vacation spots that are normally quite pricey immediately go down in price during the winter season, in … Read more
We usually focus on specific destinations for you to visit and we enjoy doing that almost as much as you enjoy reading them! Who doesn’t like to dream about the next exciting place you can go and experience? At some point, we all need to get away from stress, rejuvenate our senses, and work on … Read more