It's a horrible feeling, craving for a holiday but having an all but empty bank account holding you back from booking one. There are many holidays you can book for almost nothing now, however, so you should always have a look. As long as you stay relatively open minded about where you end up, you should be able to get a very affordable last minute package.
One you have found your cheap package, you can do many other things to keep costs down. Taking self catering accommodation is an important one, meaning you have the freedom to shop in a local supermarket for normal food. Depending on your destination, you shouldn't be spending more, and may even be spending less on food than you would if you had just stayed at home.
You should also research travel routes well before you go. Hiring a car should be a last resort; many places are well connected with inexpensive public transport, and you can always hire bikes or just walk if the places you want to go to are close enough. Make sure to ask about for the best way to get places, both on online forums or among locals.
However tempting it may be, you need to get used to the idea that you cannot do everything while you are out there. Confronted with opportunities all the time, it can be very difficult to say no. If someone offers to take you on safari for relatively cheap, for example, you should get used to saying no. With a strict budget there should always be a strict plan of what you can afford to do, and you should always stick to it.
You should also remember, however, that there are plenty of things you can do for free. Why not take that stack of books you've been intending to read with you, and just lie back on the beach for a week reading. You may not have any spectacular pictures to show your friends, but you will feel very relaxed!
One you have found your cheap package, you can do many other things to keep costs down. Taking self catering accommodation is an important one, meaning you have the freedom to shop in a local supermarket for normal food. Depending on your destination, you shouldn't be spending more, and may even be spending less on food than you would if you had just stayed at home.
You should also research travel routes well before you go. Hiring a car should be a last resort; many places are well connected with inexpensive public transport, and you can always hire bikes or just walk if the places you want to go to are close enough. Make sure to ask about for the best way to get places, both on online forums or among locals.
However tempting it may be, you need to get used to the idea that you cannot do everything while you are out there. Confronted with opportunities all the time, it can be very difficult to say no. If someone offers to take you on safari for relatively cheap, for example, you should get used to saying no. With a strict budget there should always be a strict plan of what you can afford to do, and you should always stick to it.
You should also remember, however, that there are plenty of things you can do for free. Why not take that stack of books you've been intending to read with you, and just lie back on the beach for a week reading. You may not have any spectacular pictures to show your friends, but you will feel very relaxed!
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