Replay Vacations on the Cheap ~ with Felice Gerwitz
How about DIY vacations on the cheap with your hosts, Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis? Many people would like to travel but feel they can’t afford the cost. That’s exactly right, but in this podcast, we share some top secret tips!

Visit Meredith Curtis here:

PowerlineProd.com, MeredithCurtis.com and her podcast Finish Well with great family podcasts here.

Visit Felice Gerwitz here: MediaAngels.com and MediaAngelsMembership.com

Research for DIY Travel on the cheap!

* Where do you want to go?

* Must see vs. I’d like to see if we have time

* Look online, DK Travel Guides
* Keep a folder on Pinterest

Look For Deals

* TravelZoo
* Groupon
* Living Social
* Skyscanner
* Hotel.com

What do you want to see?

* List of must-sees
* List of  what you’d like to see, but only if time

Saving money can be done with little-known tips such as packing snacks, renting condos or homes outside of bigger cities or famous attractions, and being prepared to fly instead of drive if the airfare is cheaper — yes, it often is… I can fly from Fort Myers to BWI (Baltimore/ Maryland) for less than $100 round trip! Gas to get there is more, as well as wear-and-tear on the car! Look for deals for DIY travel on the cheap tips.

Where will you stay?

* Hotels
* Rental homes
* Rental condos
* With a friend

Where will you eat?

* Restaurants
* Bring food, nonperishables
* Take water on the plane if you fly (must buy it after security point) or bring an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport for free
* Roadside kiosks (depending on where you visit, this may be an inexpensive option).
* Buy food to cook.

Sights

* Plan your itinerary. Where will you go first?
* Plan transportation if you are taking the bus or train
* Costs – be sure to account for the cost of travel

Check the Weather

* When you have a travel date look at the weather
* Plan indoor activities if the weather is bad
* Layer clothing, it is better than taking big, bulky clothing