What’s more fun than going on vacation? Wouldn’t you love to be able to afford to do it more often? Course you would – travelling the world and lying on hot sunny beaches is much more fun than staying at home.

Unfortunately vacations are expensive, and unless you are rich and retired you probably can’t afford them too often. But here are 5 simple tips that you can use to make your travels cheaper, which means you can go more often!

Take Extended Vacations

A large part of the cost of a holiday is the travel to actually get there, add to that the fact that you can often negotiate bulk discounts and you can save a good amount of money by staying for longer. A 2 week vacation is more than twice as nice as a 1 week one and less than double the price.

Travel To Exotic But Cheap Countries

Remember to think not just about the cost of your vacation but also the cost of living over there – this is especially important if you go self-catering. Often paying a little more to go somewhere further a-field can save you money overall and you get to see more of the world too.

Another bonus is that even if it works out the same price, you will spend your vacation not having to worry about what you spend, which will make the whole vacation more enjoyable anyway.

Get More Money For Your Money

Check an accurate currency calculator before you travel, there are different rates for buying and selling, so make sure you know what to expect. It is also worth planning ahead and keeping an eye on where the rates are going. If the rate is showing signs of improving it may be worth waiting until the last minute to exchange, whereas if it is getting worse you should buy sooner rather than later.

Go When No-One Else Wants To

If you really love travel then it isn’t always about the hot and sunny weather. So rather than travelling during high season why not go out of season when the resorts are less crowded?

You can often save a staggering amount of money and you might find your vacation is more enjoyable; outside of peak season the locals go back to their normal ways of life and you will often see a side of the resort that few tourists ever see.

Be Adventurous And Impulsive

Rather than booking a package vacation where everything is done for you, why not do a little work for yourself and think outside the box. If you book it yourself you can pick the cheapest flights and find the best deals on hotels.

For extra points you can even just book the first couple of nights, take a guide book with you and figure out the rest when you get there. This is scary the first time you do it, but if you are savvy you can make good savings and you will have a brilliant time too.