Category: <span>Travel</span>

How to Make Sure You Don’t Overspend During a Family Vacation

by Karen Mendes | Frugal Ideas, Tips, Travel | 0 Comments

Family vacations are cherished times when memories are made and bonds are strengthened. However, without careful planning, it's easy to spend more than intended, turning a joyous occasion into a financial burden. Gatlinburg, with its appealing mix of natural beauty and tourist attractions, is a perfect example of a destination where families might find themselves tempted to overspend. In this blog, we will share practical strategies to ensure you manage your budget effectively and still enjoy the wonders of your trip. Set a Realistic Budget Before you depart, have a clear financial plan in place. Start by listing all anticipated expenses: travel costs, accommodations, meals,...

6 Tips for an Enjoyable Vacation in Sevierville

by Karen Mendes | Frugal Ideas, Tips, Travel | 0 Comments

Source Located near the majestic Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tennessee, offers more than just breathtaking scenery. This vibrant town serves as a hub of activity and history, providing visitors with a mix of adventure, cultural insights, and relaxation. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, delve into the rich heritage of local history, or simply unwind, Sevierville has something to enchant every traveler. With a variety of attractions and the welcoming spirit of its residents, this charming town promises a vacation filled with delightful discoveries and lasting memories. Explore Local Wineries and Adventure Parks Sevierville is home to several local wineries that offer...

30 Ways To Pay For Your Vacation Without Dipping Into Your Savings

by Karen Mendes | Frugal Ideas, Tips, Travel | 1 Comment

Want to plan a family vacation but you don't want to dip into your savings? There are so many things you can do in a years time, to save extra money, that you could then use towards a vacation. 30 Ways To Pay For Your Vacation Without Dipping Into Your Savings Get a short-term second job. By graduating with an online TEFL course you can develop an English language teaching side hustle! Have a garage sale. Or two. Make your own coffee one day more a week than you normally do. That could save you up to $156 a year! Don't eat meat twice a week. When we were kids, a trip to Europe was a big thing. I had a friend whose family wasn't wealthy and the way they saved up to go was by changing to...

Travel Miles Pointers: Top Tips For Using Points Wisely

by Karen Mendes | Frugal Ideas, Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

Did you know that airlines will give you free money just to fly on their planes? Yes, it’s true. For most seasoned travelers, they know that airline frequent flyer miles are a legit way to save some money. But, if you’ve never used them before, or you’re just not familiar with how they work, it can all be quite confusing. Here’s what you need to know and how to save yourself some coin on your next trip. Top Tips For Using Points Wisely What Are They? Airline miles are sometimes called “frequent flyer miles.” They’re a way for airlines to score points for you based on the number of miles that you travel on a plane. The more miles you fly, the more points you accumulate. The points can also...

6 of My Must Have Travel Items that You can find at CVS

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, TODAYS HOT POST, Travel | 5 Comments

This post is Sponsored by CVS/Pharmacy but my opinions are 100% my own! It's the middle of October so that means you may be making plans to travel during the holidays. You can find at CVSWhether you travel by plane or car, there are things you'll need for your trip, especially if you have kids. 6 of My Must Have Travel Items that You can find at CVS There are certain things I always take with me when we travel and I can get them all at CVS, which is super convenient considering I have one at the end of my street. And I can use my ExtraBucks to purchase them. Puzzle Books or Activity Books We have two small girls so they need to be entertained at all times. While they love to read, they...

The Venus Snap Razor is Perfect for Summer Travel #InASnap

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Travel | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Gillette but my opinions are 100% my own! I almost always forget something when I travel. A few times it's been my toothbrush but the one thing I forget the most is my razor. And when I forget it I have to ask for one at the desk. You know what they give you? A regular, old fashion men's razor. I don't like shaving my legs with one of those. But when I have no choice, I do it. Venus has a new razor that is perfect for traveling - as long as you remember it. It's the Venus Snap with Embrace Razor. What makes it so great for traveling? It's size. The Venus Snap razor is compact and comes with it's own carrying case. You can easily toss it in your...

My wish is to Someday Travel to Vegas on A Budget #marriottvacay

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Travel | 3 Comments

When my husband and I were first married, he told me that for our first anniversary, we'd go to Vegas. I've never been and I have always wanted to go. It's on my list of places to visit before I die. We both agreed it would be the perfect First Anniversary gift to each other. We've been married for 12 years now and still haven't gone to Las Vegas. We live on the east coast and when we started looking into a trip there for our anniversary, we were both working full time and didn't have a lot of time off. We agreed a long weekend in Las Vegas would be perfect for the time. Then we started looking into booking the trip and our long weekend away looked like it was going to cost us a lot of...

Traveling by Car This Holiday? Save Money with the Fuel Rewards Network

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Travel | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Fuel Rewards Network but my opinions are 100% my own! Whether it's a trip for snow birds escaping the freeze or an annual family gathering, road trips remain a very popular travel option during the holiday season. The Fuel Rewards Network has offers from over 700 of the country’s top retailers within its own Online Mall including: Macy’s, the Apple Store, Target and BestBuy. To help consumers earn even more rewards this holiday season, from now until the end of the year FRN is tripling consumers’ award earning potential by offering 15¢/gal. for every $50 spent in their online mall. Consumers can then double or sometimes even triple those 15 cents rewards by...

Enter the Atlantic Luggage Legoland Sweepstakes

by Karen | Travel | 0 Comments

I wanted to share this fun mini-vacation sweepstakes with you because I know so many of my readers have families. It's the Atlantic Luggage and Legoland Sweepstakes where you'll have a chance to win a 2-day vacation for 2 adults and 2 children to Legoland in Florida!!! My girls would absolutely LOVE this!! The prize includes a hotel for 2 nights and a car rental. You'll also get to attend a meet and greet with a LEGOLAND Master Model Builder. And to help you on your trip you'll also win a set of Atlantic luggage!! If you aren't familiar with this brand, it's an affordable, durable and lightweight set of luggage which is perfect for families on the go and it comes in a variety of...