| You have vacation time that you need to use and | | | | but keep in mind they will cost more if you are on a |
| you need a break from work. Where should go? | | | | budget. |
| When should you go and how much is it going to | | | | So what should you do? Something to remember is |
| cost? For most of us we plan our vacations long in | | | | that the United States is a huge country and there |
| advance. We have an idea of where we want to go | | | | are so many things to see and experience all over |
| and when. Most often we will save up money all year | | | | that are cheap and a lot of fun. For example a year |
| for this trip. This works great for those that already | | | | ago my family decided to take a last minute trip to |
| have money saved and are not on a tight budget. | | | | Spokane Washington. We decided to drive from our |
| For most of us though this just does not work that | | | | home town in Boise, Idaho up to Spokane which is |
| well anymore. We face a lot of problems when it | | | | about a 6 hour trip. We stayed 2 days and explored |
| comes to taking a vacation; from finding the right | | | | the city, ate out at some great places and got to |
| time to take off work and getting the trip all planned | | | | visit a Big Cat Safari Park and play Laser Tag at a |
| to coming up with the money to pay for it! | | | | huge facility. In all, we only spent $450 for the entire |
| There is another way to do this though that does | | | | trip and had a great time! It was not planned and we |
| not involve as much planning and often can save you | | | | hadn't even thought of going to Spokane but by far |
| a lot of money. The first thing to consider is when to | | | | it was an awesome experience. |
| take this much needed vacation. Many times we | | | | The point is that you can go on a great trip, have |
| want to take time off around holidays. The problem | | | | fun, and not spend much money by just looking for |
| with this is; first unless you work for a government | | | | some simple opportunities. On top of that you can |
| agency or bank your company is less likely to give | | | | see this great country we have and all that it has to |
| you time off since everyone else wants that same | | | | offer. So take a look around and go see what there |
| time off. The second issue with this is that taking a | | | | is to experience! Remember a vacation is about |
| vacation during a holiday means more people are | | | | relaxing and having fun without the stress of |
| traveling and both hotels and flights will be booked! | | | | everyday life. Wouldn't it be a much better |
| On top of that just think of all the crowds you will | | | | experience to take a bunch of short little trips |
| have to deal with during those times. | | | | throughout the year instead of just one trip a year? |
| Both for ease and for saving money taking time off | | | | Think about it; you get to go on vacation all year |
| work in between holidays is the better choice. It is | | | | long because you will be able to get time off easier |
| during these times that it is easier to get time off | | | | for a short trip than a long one and on top of that |
| from work and airfare is generally cheaper. Another | | | | you experience things that most will never see. So |
| factor to consider in taking a trip is where to go. | | | | next time you are thinking of a trip look around and |
| Again many wish to go to the major attractions such | | | | go at the first opportunity you have. It is worth it to |
| as Disneyland or a major destination like San | | | | be adventurous now and then! |
| Francisco. These places are definitely worth visiting | | | | |