"There are among us interesting category of people (it should be noted it are enough), which is the level of perfectionism will handicap any teenagers. On the road we travel means no, but do not want to be satisfied with cheaper, - said my friend Nastya. - Come next year, where have collected money.
My admonitions that of the rest can not refuse, and the money here absolutely nothing to do with, the effect does not give. And it is absolutely vain, I think. For rest - it's much more pleasure in the atmosphere of another country and the beauty of nature than the question of comfort and opportunities "of anything does not deny. A vacation home or even at the dacha, as you know is good, but the "feeling of fullness of life" and not add new experiences.
Nothing is impossible
Even if you are convinced that the rest of this year to you for some reason does not shine, look at it from the other side. Schedule vacations "lets" you only close for the winter? My dear, during the crisis, you may be happy to "bless" on vacation and summer. No money? Postpone any purchase (could be of help even rejection of a pair of sarafans and new sandals), select the country more cheaply, take a vacation with fewer days, but must go. " If you do not go, then you will regret the whole year.
Preparatory work
Any serious event requires appropriate training. Where did you get that leave should be any different? You can, of course, book a tour on the site first got online travel company, at the right day and time to jump on the footboard of the train (as an option, a step the bus, plane), and without clogging their brains much information, go to the trip abroad.
Only here you will be worth it in about half to two times more expensive than a carefully planned vacation. In addition, you get pleasure, even if properly does not decide where exactly you want to go, what to see and try? .. Finally, such a "ekspromtny" vacation afford only the rich people, for which there will be difficulties to bring at least a couple thousand, and, without hesitation, "pull" them for entertainment. All others were forced to plan the amount so that "everywhere and at all enough, we have to consider, and take more time to consider.
The financial components of your holiday
Remember this wonderful metaphor - you can eat an elephant, but only if you divide it into pieces. Likewise, a trip abroad. If you do not know which side "to approach" to the tourism issue, lay out a trip to the most important components, which require you to financial investments. And only then "start" to the meal.
So, after a simple analysis, I singled out in the rest six key financial elements: the cost of travel agency, transportation, accommodation, meals, entertainment and shopping. With tourism services, and perhaps even start.
5 ways to save on services of travel companies
Method 1. To go savage
The best way to save on services of travel companies - is to abandon its services or to minimize them. Take a rest "savage", and do not be afraid to come "in a vacuum. As they say, people everywhere, and they all live somewhere, and only some money at a time of global financial crisis, no one away. Therefore, an apartment or house you are in any case take off.
Is more complicated to deal with foreign travel, but here Russian invented "loopholes". As is known, to obtain a visa from a tourist require a confirmed hotel reservation. With the advent of the Internet to solve this problem was easy. Book your hotel online, get confirmation, and after the long-awaited visa stamp in your passport cancel your reservation and go where you want.
If you do not have time and desire to stand in queue at the embassy of the country where you are getting ready to leave, you can separately order a service visa for travel companies are not buying at this round.
Method 2. To go on the invitation
Likewise, you can do, if you live abroad, relatives, friends or mere acquaintances. Ask them to send an invitation, you only need to leave. And you live, again, you can wherever you wish, without being burdened by his presence abroad "benefactors".
Method 3. Use discount card and a form on-line ordering
To attract customers, many companies use loyalty programs. Speaking "in Russian, they imitate the discount cards and distribute them to its customers. Even if such a card you do not, surely it can find from any of your friends. Discounts on tours or flights may take up to 10%. Why not use it? In addition, a number of tour companies offer a discount (up to 5%) for the order tour through the Internet. Total, total amount of discounts can be up to 15%. Substantial savings!
Method 4. Drive away a group
Group travel is always cheaper than one or even two. In addition to savings on hotel room, you will save significantly on tourism services (such rules apply, for example, in Belarus). If the tour is made not for each individual, as a group, tourist service shall be paid once.
Method 5. "Suck", but will not allow you to squeeze "
You must understand that any travel agency is interested in selling to you as soon as a more expensive tour. Do not "fooled" by it and immediately asked to speak about the most budget options for recreation. Speaking of which you can read on internet forums. Travel experiences, you know, the land is complete.
Transport and accommodation
Vacations abroad is not always so expensive, "as he is painted." In this article we describe how you can save on transport and accommodation.
Of course, the cheapest option - is to go on leave on foot and live on the street. But we will not rush into extremes and look at a few more (but not most!) Expensive and safer options ...
Generally, times of crisis - a paradise for consumers, especially save the money for a vacation in the pre-crisis time high earnings. However, in any case, even if your income with the deteriorating economic situation declined, it should be borne in mind that cheaper and suggestions on the rest. Take, for example, transport.
8 ways to save on transportation costs
Method 1. Bus instead of plane
Of course, this option is not suitable for all routes. But quite a few of those for whom the bus - an excellent form of transport, which can save you a couple hundred.
Do not argue, go a few days in a bus is not easy. On the other hand, tour operators, providing this kind of leisure, always taking care that the tourists on the road has something to do. This is not only movies on DVD-Player. At present, the routes of bus tours almost always included trips to the capitals or major cities of transit states. Thus, you have the opportunity to visit more cities and, consequently, get more experience.
Tour operators usually do not torment a rest night crossings, so you can be sure (but in any case still indicate!) That every night you come to a decent hotel, where you can take a shower, dinner at a restaurant, and relax.
Method 2. Own machine or operation-cooperation "
Another way to save - is to travel on their own transport or car of their friends (as an option - to take friends in the car). You have a chance to save half the amount of gasoline, from which you have to take away (although, why take away, and can include?) The cost of "green card".
If desired, you can hire a guide, which you arrange excursions to the towns that you pass. Or you may not squandering money. " Tourist routes with the designation of all the main attractions of the Internet is rife with. " It means that you yourself can make your journey interesting and fascinating.
Method 3. Discounted Tours
Discounted tours - option for those who "likes it hot." Not everyone have enough nerve only a couple of days to seek leave a burning tour. But if you think about almost half of the cost, you can save with this proposal, I think, is worth the risk.
Prepare in advance a list of sites where you keep track of latest offerings. And ... patience, but patience!
Method 4. Order in advance
On the other hand, many airlines offer discounts just for advance booking of tickets. This will save less, but, as we know, kopek ruble saves.
Method 5. With transfers
Cheaper are tickets with transfers. Of course, you have to spend some time at the airport. But if you have a phobia, inspired by the painting "The Terminal" with Tom Hanks, you can use this idea to save money.
Method 6. Fly on weekdays
In order not to miss any days off, the majority of holidaymakers go to the "south" in the weekend following the last working day. As a result, flights to the weekends are full, but on weekdays the planes are empty.
To encourage its customers to fly on weekdays, a number of airlines do discount flights on weekdays. Learn "how do that and take advantage of this opportunity.
Method 7. Weigh luggage
Undoubtedly, the young ladies want to take with you on vacation as much as possible orders. Remember, as in "Buttermilk" - that all the dresses could be "perenadevat? .. In some cases this leads to the fact that you have to pay for excess baggage. So be careful about how to be "within".
Method 8. Taxi-Taxi, take me, take me ...
Taxi fare is always included in the category of "more pay". Needless to say that the fare from the airport with you, "seven skins sderut? If you do not have huge suitcases, as well ... bag or backpack, can, should go by shuttle bus, public transport, or at least slightly away from the station and take a taxi there. As an option - to wait for a rest and leave the rest to bargain. If it is with whom, of course ...
6 ways to save on accommodation
Method 1. Exchange
Way to share their homes on vacation - option is not for everyone, but over time may gain momentum in our country. It is probably a mistrust of our people. But, on the other hand, nobody is forcing you do not let strangers into his apartment. If you have a summer house overlooking the sea or river, which is not stored antique furniture, this option may well go up.
Because of our mentality, we, for example, would not an entirely foreign people, but about "friends of friends, or buddies on the internet. In any case categorically reject the option of not worth it. Imagine what savings - rest "exchange"!
Method 2. Dating through the Network
Furthermore, online dating can help lift low-income housing in the place of rest. Can tell you and prompt as possible, and sat down to a nominal fee.
Method 3. We are people of modest, not stargazers
What a habit of counting the stars? We are not astrologers! Easily achieved your stars, if most of the time you will still spend beyond the numbers and come to the hotel only at night. Be humble - take fewer stars.
Method 4. Recall the youth!
Hotel - good, but what you do not dormitory housing? At your service cheap hotels and hostels that are gaining popularity in Europe and the USA. Cheap and strong.
Method 5. Private
Another way to save - is to rent a room in a private home. Cook will likely have to themselves, but who is on holiday thinking about food? You fed in any cafe, and if not too lazy to cook yourself, then more and save even more. In addition, in the summer you can eat that does not require cooking. Cherries, peaches, watermelons, melons ...
Method 6. Unique offer
The global financial crisis has given birth unique offering ... free or conditionally paid stay. For example, the Austrian village Langenfeld offers accommodation and meals at prices that you yourself set. But enough of conscience (or rather, insolence) - live, eat and entertain at all free. The action involving 16 hotels, 4 restaurants, 7 entertainment centers. Entertainment is also a dime a dozen - there is also rafting, cycling, and the rise in the mountains, not to mention swimming and excursions for every taste ...
My admonitions that of the rest can not refuse, and the money here absolutely nothing to do with, the effect does not give. And it is absolutely vain, I think. For rest - it's much more pleasure in the atmosphere of another country and the beauty of nature than the question of comfort and opportunities "of anything does not deny. A vacation home or even at the dacha, as you know is good, but the "feeling of fullness of life" and not add new experiences.
Nothing is impossible
Even if you are convinced that the rest of this year to you for some reason does not shine, look at it from the other side. Schedule vacations "lets" you only close for the winter? My dear, during the crisis, you may be happy to "bless" on vacation and summer. No money? Postpone any purchase (could be of help even rejection of a pair of sarafans and new sandals), select the country more cheaply, take a vacation with fewer days, but must go. " If you do not go, then you will regret the whole year.
Preparatory work
Any serious event requires appropriate training. Where did you get that leave should be any different? You can, of course, book a tour on the site first got online travel company, at the right day and time to jump on the footboard of the train (as an option, a step the bus, plane), and without clogging their brains much information, go to the trip abroad.
Only here you will be worth it in about half to two times more expensive than a carefully planned vacation. In addition, you get pleasure, even if properly does not decide where exactly you want to go, what to see and try? .. Finally, such a "ekspromtny" vacation afford only the rich people, for which there will be difficulties to bring at least a couple thousand, and, without hesitation, "pull" them for entertainment. All others were forced to plan the amount so that "everywhere and at all enough, we have to consider, and take more time to consider.
The financial components of your holiday
Remember this wonderful metaphor - you can eat an elephant, but only if you divide it into pieces. Likewise, a trip abroad. If you do not know which side "to approach" to the tourism issue, lay out a trip to the most important components, which require you to financial investments. And only then "start" to the meal.
So, after a simple analysis, I singled out in the rest six key financial elements: the cost of travel agency, transportation, accommodation, meals, entertainment and shopping. With tourism services, and perhaps even start.
5 ways to save on services of travel companies
Method 1. To go savage
The best way to save on services of travel companies - is to abandon its services or to minimize them. Take a rest "savage", and do not be afraid to come "in a vacuum. As they say, people everywhere, and they all live somewhere, and only some money at a time of global financial crisis, no one away. Therefore, an apartment or house you are in any case take off.
Is more complicated to deal with foreign travel, but here Russian invented "loopholes". As is known, to obtain a visa from a tourist require a confirmed hotel reservation. With the advent of the Internet to solve this problem was easy. Book your hotel online, get confirmation, and after the long-awaited visa stamp in your passport cancel your reservation and go where you want.
If you do not have time and desire to stand in queue at the embassy of the country where you are getting ready to leave, you can separately order a service visa for travel companies are not buying at this round.
Method 2. To go on the invitation
Likewise, you can do, if you live abroad, relatives, friends or mere acquaintances. Ask them to send an invitation, you only need to leave. And you live, again, you can wherever you wish, without being burdened by his presence abroad "benefactors".
Method 3. Use discount card and a form on-line ordering
To attract customers, many companies use loyalty programs. Speaking "in Russian, they imitate the discount cards and distribute them to its customers. Even if such a card you do not, surely it can find from any of your friends. Discounts on tours or flights may take up to 10%. Why not use it? In addition, a number of tour companies offer a discount (up to 5%) for the order tour through the Internet. Total, total amount of discounts can be up to 15%. Substantial savings!
Method 4. Drive away a group
Group travel is always cheaper than one or even two. In addition to savings on hotel room, you will save significantly on tourism services (such rules apply, for example, in Belarus). If the tour is made not for each individual, as a group, tourist service shall be paid once.
Method 5. "Suck", but will not allow you to squeeze "
You must understand that any travel agency is interested in selling to you as soon as a more expensive tour. Do not "fooled" by it and immediately asked to speak about the most budget options for recreation. Speaking of which you can read on internet forums. Travel experiences, you know, the land is complete.
Transport and accommodation
Vacations abroad is not always so expensive, "as he is painted." In this article we describe how you can save on transport and accommodation.
Of course, the cheapest option - is to go on leave on foot and live on the street. But we will not rush into extremes and look at a few more (but not most!) Expensive and safer options ...
Generally, times of crisis - a paradise for consumers, especially save the money for a vacation in the pre-crisis time high earnings. However, in any case, even if your income with the deteriorating economic situation declined, it should be borne in mind that cheaper and suggestions on the rest. Take, for example, transport.
8 ways to save on transportation costs
Method 1. Bus instead of plane
Of course, this option is not suitable for all routes. But quite a few of those for whom the bus - an excellent form of transport, which can save you a couple hundred.
Do not argue, go a few days in a bus is not easy. On the other hand, tour operators, providing this kind of leisure, always taking care that the tourists on the road has something to do. This is not only movies on DVD-Player. At present, the routes of bus tours almost always included trips to the capitals or major cities of transit states. Thus, you have the opportunity to visit more cities and, consequently, get more experience.
Tour operators usually do not torment a rest night crossings, so you can be sure (but in any case still indicate!) That every night you come to a decent hotel, where you can take a shower, dinner at a restaurant, and relax.
Method 2. Own machine or operation-cooperation "
Another way to save - is to travel on their own transport or car of their friends (as an option - to take friends in the car). You have a chance to save half the amount of gasoline, from which you have to take away (although, why take away, and can include?) The cost of "green card".
If desired, you can hire a guide, which you arrange excursions to the towns that you pass. Or you may not squandering money. " Tourist routes with the designation of all the main attractions of the Internet is rife with. " It means that you yourself can make your journey interesting and fascinating.
Method 3. Discounted Tours
Discounted tours - option for those who "likes it hot." Not everyone have enough nerve only a couple of days to seek leave a burning tour. But if you think about almost half of the cost, you can save with this proposal, I think, is worth the risk.
Prepare in advance a list of sites where you keep track of latest offerings. And ... patience, but patience!
Method 4. Order in advance
On the other hand, many airlines offer discounts just for advance booking of tickets. This will save less, but, as we know, kopek ruble saves.
Method 5. With transfers
Cheaper are tickets with transfers. Of course, you have to spend some time at the airport. But if you have a phobia, inspired by the painting "The Terminal" with Tom Hanks, you can use this idea to save money.
Method 6. Fly on weekdays
In order not to miss any days off, the majority of holidaymakers go to the "south" in the weekend following the last working day. As a result, flights to the weekends are full, but on weekdays the planes are empty.
To encourage its customers to fly on weekdays, a number of airlines do discount flights on weekdays. Learn "how do that and take advantage of this opportunity.
Method 7. Weigh luggage
Undoubtedly, the young ladies want to take with you on vacation as much as possible orders. Remember, as in "Buttermilk" - that all the dresses could be "perenadevat? .. In some cases this leads to the fact that you have to pay for excess baggage. So be careful about how to be "within".
Method 8. Taxi-Taxi, take me, take me ...
Taxi fare is always included in the category of "more pay". Needless to say that the fare from the airport with you, "seven skins sderut? If you do not have huge suitcases, as well ... bag or backpack, can, should go by shuttle bus, public transport, or at least slightly away from the station and take a taxi there. As an option - to wait for a rest and leave the rest to bargain. If it is with whom, of course ...
6 ways to save on accommodation
Method 1. Exchange
Way to share their homes on vacation - option is not for everyone, but over time may gain momentum in our country. It is probably a mistrust of our people. But, on the other hand, nobody is forcing you do not let strangers into his apartment. If you have a summer house overlooking the sea or river, which is not stored antique furniture, this option may well go up.
Because of our mentality, we, for example, would not an entirely foreign people, but about "friends of friends, or buddies on the internet. In any case categorically reject the option of not worth it. Imagine what savings - rest "exchange"!
Method 2. Dating through the Network
Furthermore, online dating can help lift low-income housing in the place of rest. Can tell you and prompt as possible, and sat down to a nominal fee.
Method 3. We are people of modest, not stargazers
What a habit of counting the stars? We are not astrologers! Easily achieved your stars, if most of the time you will still spend beyond the numbers and come to the hotel only at night. Be humble - take fewer stars.
Method 4. Recall the youth!
Hotel - good, but what you do not dormitory housing? At your service cheap hotels and hostels that are gaining popularity in Europe and the USA. Cheap and strong.
Method 5. Private
Another way to save - is to rent a room in a private home. Cook will likely have to themselves, but who is on holiday thinking about food? You fed in any cafe, and if not too lazy to cook yourself, then more and save even more. In addition, in the summer you can eat that does not require cooking. Cherries, peaches, watermelons, melons ...
Method 6. Unique offer
The global financial crisis has given birth unique offering ... free or conditionally paid stay. For example, the Austrian village Langenfeld offers accommodation and meals at prices that you yourself set. But enough of conscience (or rather, insolence) - live, eat and entertain at all free. The action involving 16 hotels, 4 restaurants, 7 entertainment centers. Entertainment is also a dime a dozen - there is also rafting, cycling, and the rise in the mountains, not to mention swimming and excursions for every taste ...