With the pandemic still in full swing, most Americans choose to stay relatively close to home when traveling. Road trips and staycations, which have previously been staples of budget travelers, have become even more popular as people forego flights and long exposure to strangers. More than ever, people have turned their attention to their local …
Do you need to know how to get rid of a timeshare? Timeshares are great, right? Well, they’re great until they’re not. Like many owners, your timeshare may be a financial burden. Or maybe you just don’t care to use it anymore. Either way, you’ve decided it’s time to get rid of your timeshare. But …
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With $10 billion a year in timeshare purchases (yes, billions!) Americans are spending more money buying vacation ownerships than Major League Baseball’s total annual revenue! This article, by a timeshare owner for other potential owners, will help you make a purchase that’s a great value, and will help you save money on your timeshare purchase. …
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It’s a conundrum faced by vacationers all over the world: how do you stay fit while on vacation? Whether you call it a vacation, holiday, or constitutional, getting away from your daily routine for even a few days is cathartic. The spirit is rejuvenated, the mind is revitalized, and you feel better about yourself and …
Vacations can be expensive. You’re not only buying flights but paying for somewhere to stay, and activities to do while you’re there. Maintaining a travel budget can be difficult and many turn to travel hacking to manage the costs of their trip. However, combining purchases, for instance, using vacation packages, can help reduce costs and …
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We all have that travel crazy friend who never seems to be home. Instead, they are busy travel hacking, jet-setting around the world or around the country, and making everyone jealous with their Instagram photos. Shopping for gifts for this kind of friend can be tough. For them, they may value memories and experiences more …
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Weekend getaways allow you a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of life at a fraction of the cost of a more extended vacation. And with a little planning, you can take several cheap weekend getaways throughout the year and scratch your travel itch for very little money. You know what I’m talking …
Housing is one of the biggest expenses for the average person or family. While the standard measure for determining your housing affordability is 30% of your pretax income, the average American spends closer to 37% of their income on housing, and many spend even more. With a shortage of affordable housing throughout the country, many …
My husband and I spent most of last year traveling around the US in a converted van. We drove from Florida to Alaska and back during our quest to visit every National Park, and while on the road we experienced a little bit of everything (including our doors freezing shut). The beauty of a road …
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Solo travel is a great way to not only learn about the world, but also discover who you are and push the boundaries of your comfort zone. However, solo travel can get intimidating (there’s so much to do to prepare!) and expensive as you no longer have anyone to split the costs with. Travel hacks …
