Mile High Discount Club

I’m making a non-cheapskate move this weekend: I’m flying to Boston to visit one of my BFFs. Sometimes, we need to get out of town and the farther you go, the higher the price tag. We all deserve a little vacation so splurging is sometimes (but rarely) appropriate. I am flying out of Buffalo which saves me almost $300 so there is some saving going on, I promise.

If you do happen to be travelling via winged machine in the near future, I have some packing tips for you as to avoid unnecessary costs on the way to your destination and during your trip.

1.    Carry it on—If you’re travelling for less than a week, you really don’t need anything more than a small duffel bag to fit all of your belongings. Most airlines will charge you for every bag you check. Avoiding this cost is beneficial. You paid enough for your ticket! Carrying everything on means you avoid having to wait for your bags when you land and you are not at risk of losing your entire luggage.

2.    Mini liquids—If you don’t check any of your bags, you need to be aware of the liquids you are bringing onto the plane. To avoid embarrassment and paying extra money to buy new toiletries when you’re over the limit, buy travel sized items or small containers to put your needed liquids in.

3.    Snack time—Instead of buying food on the plane or in the airport, bring your own from home. Buying a box of granola bars, for example, is cheaper than buying them individually and it will keep you satisfied in between meals during your travels.

4.    DIY itinerary—Guidebooks can be costly and hard to navigate. Why not use the Internet to create the perfect personal guide?  The web is full of up to date info and tourist testimonials. You can avoid wasting time and money on attractions that are just not worth it.

5.    Moneys—Always. Carry. Cash. Before you get to the airport, go to the bank, and take out a good amount of cash in the currency of your destination. Fewer trips to the bank means fewer charges on the plastic.

Ok, time to take my own advice and start packing.

Bon Voyage!

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