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Budgeting for Your Vacation

Published by Rachel D on September 11th, 2012

If you are planning on heading out on vacation as summer comes to an end, you may want to re-think your timing.  A big spike in gas prices has caused drivers all across the nation to pay a lot more in gas than they expected to. Hurricane Isaac caused some disruptions in the Gulf Coast and these disruptions made the gas prices spike throughout the United States. Interestingly on September 15 gas companies around the nation switch from a more expensive type of gas used in the summer to a cheaper type of gas that can be used in the

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Getting a Hotel Room at a Better Price

Published by Steve H on August 31st, 2012

If you are going on vacation in the near future, the odds are that you are planning on staying in a hotel room. Hotel rooms can be very pricey, so any way that you can save is something to consider. There are a number of ways that you can save money when getting a hotel room, to make your trip have less of a financial impact overall. The most important thing to understand is that the pricing of hotel rooms is based on availability. Hotel rooms do not involve flat rates at the bigger and more in demand locations. Instead,

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Planning a Successful Staycation

Published by Rachel D on May 15th, 2012

As summer rolls around, you may find the urge to head out on vacation. With the cost of travel continuing to soar, it may not be plausible to take the vacation that you wished you could take. Many people are turning to the idea of vacationing near their home, or even in their home. This activity has been deemed a ‘staycation’. Planning a staycation can ensure that you are able to take a break from your daily routine and feel refreshed. To ensure that your staycation is successful, you should start by budgeting and planning just like a vacation. Set

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Have a Great Spring Break!

Published by Steve H on April 11th, 2012

As Spring Break is declared in most schools around the country this week and in coming weeks, we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a good time! Have a good break, and be safe while you are out with friends and family. Vacations are a great time to unwind and have fun, so taking advantage of this time is an excellent opportunity. There is a lot to do and see. Whether you are traveling to a vacation destination or you are simply going home and watching TV with your family, we want to extend out best to you. As always, being

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Booking an Off-Season Vacation

Published by Steve H on April 3rd, 2012

Now that warm weather is here, a lot of you are going to be considering vacations and where you would like to spend them. Going on vacation can be a lot of fun, but planning ahead and being smart about it can make the experience even better! Planning ahead has always been a big part of vacations, and if you are willing to go to your destinations in the off season, it gets even better. Every location has its ups and downs when it comes to the amount of people that are going to be there. If you go to a

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Taking a Prepaid Phone Card on Spring Break

Published by Rachel D on April 2nd, 2012

When you head out on spring break, you should be sure that you know how to stay in contact with those that you are travelling with. Whether you are only going with one other friend or you are going with a large group of people, you should make a plan with your party to ensure that you are going to be safe. If you get separated from your group, you should be sure that you know how you are going to contact someone in the group. A great way to ensure that you are going to be able to contact

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Wisely Preparing Yourself for a Vacation

Published by Rachel D on March 19th, 2012

Going on vacation can be stressful for many people. When you have decided that you are going to go on vacation, you should be sure that you are going to do all that you can to minimize the stress involved with going on vacation.  There are a lot of people that do not understand how they can get rid of stress that they feel while planning a vacation.   First, make sure that you have the money that you are going to need for your vacation.  When you are planning a vacation but you do not know how you are

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Why Taking A Short Vacation May Help Your Health

Published by Administrator on August 25th, 2011

Labor day is two weeks away and if you want to get away for a weekend, you better start planning now. But don’t worry if you can’t fly out to Martha’s Vineyard, San Diego, or the hot spots for a last summer vacation. Staycations or vacations in your own area can be just as rewarding. Did you know that short vacations carry some of the same health benefits that longer vacations carry? That’s right. If you don’t have the time or money to get out for a while don’t worry and give yourself a short vacation. You’ll get the same

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Planning A Vacation? Tip: A Cruise Is the Way to Go!

Published by Walter D on June 3rd, 2010

If you are planning a vacation get away, and you have 5-7 days or more to spare, you should look into going on a cruise. This luxury vacation is a lot more affordable than you might think. When planning a get-away vacation, you have to take the following into consideration: Transportation Lodging Food Activities By the time you add up all of these expenses, your get-away vacation is going to start looking pretty expensive. If you are looking for a great get-away that won’t break your pocket book, cruises are a wonderful option since they include your travel (once arrived at

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Planning Vacation Finances

Published by Jared W on December 9th, 2009

With winter coming up and the snow piling up- many of us will be dreaming of sandy beaches, margaritas, and the hot sun. When it comes time to plan your vacation take a look at your finances. If you need a little extra cash you can look into getting a payday loan. Once you have planned a vacation and have received a payday loan to help cover your expenses, now is the time to put your vacation money to use. Depending on what type of traveler you and those going with you are and where your destination is you will

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