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Planning & Traveling On a Budget

March 2nd, 2012 Tushar Mathur

Are you in the need of a vacation? Do you need a few days (or weeks) for a break to just get away but don’t have a really high budget for doing so? Here are some tips for traveling on a budget that will help you get through your vacation without overspending so that you can come home with a little extra cash in your pocket for your daily lifestyle needs.

The “Dont’s”

Here is a list of things NOT to do while on your vacation or on the days leading up to it. These practices will usually get you in trouble and have you spending money which you usually don’t even have.

  1. Don’t be spontaneous. Yes we all need to be spontaneous at some point in our lives, especially when we are on a much needed vacation. But if you are trying to come out on top of things in terms of you checking accounts balance, then you want to make sure that you are limiting your spontaneity. If you are going to participate in a little adventure here and there, make sure that you have money set aside for it so that you can pony up when the time comes.
  2. Don’t bring your credit card . If you are going to go on vacation, a good way to save money (especially in the long run) is to make sure that you aren’t going to be paying any interest on the all of the activities and items you purchased while you were away on vacation.
  3. Don’t take a taxi everywhere. If you are in a tourist type area, there is usually some sort of public transportation method that you can take full advantage of. Whether it’s the subway, the bus, or the metro be sure to take full advantage. Make sure you know the routes and times of these systems.

The “Do’s”

For every “don’t” there are many more “do’s.” Traveling on a budget can be fun and easy. With a little bit of discipline and planning ahead, you can follow these “do” tips to make sure you stay within your budget on your vacation.

  1. Travel off-peak. Thinking about traveling during the holidays or even during the weekend? Try instead to travel midweek or at periods of time during the holidays where the airways and roadways aren’t as busy. Plane tickets as well as gas prices will be a lot lower – as well as hotel prices as many hotel management companies will tell you.
  2. Consider capitalizing on weak exchange rates.

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Business Travel

July 5th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Everyday, people are on the move for business. Rather it is state, nation, or world wide, travel can take a toll on anyone. Here are some tips to make business travel a bit less stressful, and a bit more bearable.
First, I would, (or your assistant), book your seats as far in advance as possible, and be sure to keep a copy of the confirmation with you for the day of travel. Computers have been known to fail. In case of a downed computer system, you can verify that you did purchase a seat for your departure day.
If you are returning to a city previously traveled to, request a certain seat. If you remember an area you would have liked to have been seated at, request that seat for the upcoming trip. Even if you are not planning on using it, always carry your laptop with you, instead of sending it with your luggage. Baggage handlers can scratch, tear, dent, and damage laptops even in the most padded of cases. Planning for the worst is a good plan. Suitcases and bags do have a tendency of getting misplaced. For this reason, it is good practice to buy a lightweight bag to store a change of clothes, cell phone and laptop chargers, paper, pen, etc. For more convenience, select a backpack style with straps for easy carry. Pack a couple of extra USB memory sticks, for those times you can’t connect your laptop. This will save the presentation.
Always carry extra cash on you, as computers don’t always work, credit card machines also have their own down times. This will keep you from an embarrassing situation. Try not to work while traveling. Use the time to relax and to prepare yourself for the work needed to be done once you have arrived.
Always carry a bottle of water with you, even in the business class, they may not provide you with enough. This will keep you from becoming slightly dehydrated.
If you are staying in the same motel for two consecutive nights, take this opportunity to do some laundry, which will allow you to pack (and carry) less. The last tip in the top ten is a safety one. Never be the first, or last, person to leave a night gathering. If possible, always exit with another person.

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