John Legend and Chrissy Teigen with their kids.Photo: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram
01of 08Book Vacation Packages Through Costco or BJsIf you’re a member, Costco and BJs offer great deals on travel. “Costco negotiates exclusive savings on travel packages, and BJs offers discounts and rebates on hotel bookings, car rentals and more,” says Amanda Norcross, lead editor of Family Vacation Critic.
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Book Vacation Packages Through Costco or BJs
If you’re a member, Costco and BJs offer great deals on travel. “Costco negotiates exclusive savings on travel packages, and BJs offers discounts and rebates on hotel bookings, car rentals and more,” says Amanda Norcross, lead editor of Family Vacation Critic.
02of 08Skip the Pricey Park Hopper Pass at DisneyVanessa Lachey/Instagram"You really don’t need one unless you are a hardcore user," says Summer Hull,The Points GuyFamily Travel Columnist. If you’re going with little kids or you have lots of time on your trip, it’s cheaper to just visit one park each day.
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Skip the Pricey Park Hopper Pass at Disney
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“You really don’t need one unless you are a hardcore user,” says Summer Hull,The Points GuyFamily Travel Columnist. If you’re going with little kids or you have lots of time on your trip, it’s cheaper to just visit one park each day.
03of 08Know the Best Time to Book FlightsGetty"For domestic travel, the best fares tend to be available 1-2 months before your trip," says Christine Sarkis, deputy executive editor at SmarterTravel. For international flights, you’ll want to start searching 3-4 months in advance.
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Know the Best Time to Book Flights
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“For domestic travel, the best fares tend to be available 1-2 months before your trip,” says Christine Sarkis, deputy executive editor at SmarterTravel. For international flights, you’ll want to start searching 3-4 months in advance.
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Know this Trick for the Best Hotel Rates
05of 08Avoid Tourist-Focused RestaurantsGetty"Avoid restaurants where the menu is mostly pictures or is translated into a bunch of languages. They’re targeted at tourists and will have higher prices for lower quality," says Sarkis.
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Avoid Tourist-Focused Restaurants
“Avoid restaurants where the menu is mostly pictures or is translated into a bunch of languages. They’re targeted at tourists and will have higher prices for lower quality,” says Sarkis.
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Book a Cruise During This Season
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07of 08Let an App Find You the Cheapest FlightGetty"There’s no magic day or time - but to find the best rate, set up airfare alerts," says Norcross. Try Google Flights, Hopper, Momondo or AirfareWatchdog: Enter your destination and dates, and receive notifications when fares drop. When you see a good price, don’t wait-the better the fare, the faster it will disappear. To give yourself the best chance for a cheap ticket, start monitoring prices about two to three months before your departure date.
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Let an App Find You the Cheapest Flight
“There’s no magic day or time - but to find the best rate, set up airfare alerts,” says Norcross. Try Google Flights, Hopper, Momondo or AirfareWatchdog: Enter your destination and dates, and receive notifications when fares drop. When you see a good price, don’t wait-the better the fare, the faster it will disappear. To give yourself the best chance for a cheap ticket, start monitoring prices about two to three months before your departure date.
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Build Your Own Snack Box for the Plane
Airline offerings can set you back $9 to $12 per box. Pack your own for a fraction of the cost.
Salty & Sweet Treat Box: 4 mini chocolate chip cookies, 2 cups buttered popcorn, 1 granola-and nut bar, 1 oz. gummy bears = $3.54
source: people.com
