Budgeting for Vacations
Those eyeing vacations this summer will save money by putting in a little research beforehand and setting a travel budget. Here's an online budget worksheet that will help you catch all those miscelleanous details we tend to not count when looking at the cost of vacation. Also, here are a number of articles that will give you ideas on how to save on your next vacation, whether you're aiming for amusement parks or a resort. I especially like this article on "volunteer" vacations—anyone familiar with missions trips will understand this concept. There are many opportunities to see new countries and lend a hand—even in desirable locations like Australia or in our own backyard here in the States. Happy budgeting!