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Savings
Tips to Make Your Getaway Affordable
by
Paris
Permenter & John Bigley
Daunted at the prospect
of saving for your honeymoon or romantic getaway? Tackle it like
any other project--one step at a time. Here are a few saving tips
the two of you can put into action:
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Decide how much
you can afford to spend on your honeymoon. Divide the cost by
the number of months until the big day then try to set aside
that amount every month.
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Once you've figured
the cost of your accommodations and transportation to the destination,
set up a daily budget for your honeymoon.
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Always use credit
cards whenever possible in international destinations; credit
card companies shop for the best currency exchange rates and
can save you money.
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Don't forget hidden
costs like airport taxes, tips, taxi rides, and departure taxes,
which can be as high as $30 per person.
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Look for 2 for
1 dining coupons and cost-savings booklets at tourism offices.
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Visit a local market
and pick up some fixings for a picnic lunch. The experience
is memorable, and the meal is easy on the budget.
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Budget your meal
money. Consider splurging on one extravagant meal then cutting
costs for other meals.
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Consider eating
at local establishments away from the tourist scene. Costs are
often considerably lower.
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Don't forget to
mention to your accommodation that you're on your honeymoon,
even if you didn't select the honeymoon plan. Hotels often honor
honeymooners with a bottle of wine or a fruit basket.
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Never forget that
the best things in life are free--whether that's a walk on the
beach or a moonlight kiss.
Husband and wife
team Paris Permenter and John Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks
and also edit the FREE
Lovetripper.com
<A HREF="http://www.lovetripper.com/">,
a romantic travel magazine featuring worldwide destinations.
Copyright Paris
Permenter and John Bigley
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