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5 Easy Ways to save on your next trip!

By Stacey Reid ⋅ November 1, 2007 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

Read up on where you are staying

Many times the quickest and easiest way to save money is to read up on where you are traveling. Pick up a travel guide to whichever city or country you are visiting to find out where the best deals can be found. Also, make sure to find out where the tourist traps are and stay far away from them.

Get a free room upgrade

Naturally it will be much easier to accomplish this if you travel during low season. Make sure to ask for a room upgrade before they hand you your room key. It is best to ask right away. Remember, the only way to receive this is by asking kindly. Tell them it is a special occasion such as an anniversary to increase your chances of your request being approved.

Find out what a Coca Cola costs

Try to find out how much a Coca Cola costs in the country you are traveling. The reason for this is that it will help you gage whether or not the places you are visiting are trying to rip you off. The best bet is to go to a grocery store as they rarely inflate prices.

Find a local travel agent

Don´t be afraid to contact a travel agent in the area to help you plan your trip. Travel agents can help organize your trip to make things go smoothly and to help you coordinate everything to maximize your fun. A travel agent can also point you in the right direction regarding the best and most economical places to see in the area. Travel agents receive commissions from hotels and activity providers and often times will share their savings with you as long as you book through them.

Find a friend

In today´s world, it has become very easy to meet people throughout the world. This could prove to be the single best way to save money as new friendships could potentially lead to very valuable information and possibly even a free homestay. Of course, this works best when traveling as a couple for safety reasons.