Off-Season Travel

If you have the ability to travel at any time of year, then why not do it when travel is cheapest? Flights and hotels are normally cheaper during the off-season, so travel then instead of peak times.

Consider One-Way Flights

While you may think that a round trip is better value for money, this isn’t always the case. Consider both round trips and one-way tickets the next time you need to book a flight in order to get the best deal.

Consider Exchange Rates

Because the U.S. dollar is so strong, there are many countries that you can visit with weaker currencies. By visiting one such country, the costs of food, drinks, and souvenirs are bound to be significantly cheaper, meaning your dollars can go a long way.

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Pack Light

When packing, make sure to only pack your essentials, using only some carry-on bags if possible. Not only will this enable you to avoid paying for checked baggage, but you’ll also have space for any souvenirs your buy along the way without getting hit with excessive weight penalties.

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Shop at Local Grocery Stores

While dining out at restaurants may be luxurious and enjoyable, doing it for every meal can prove costly. Consider buying food at a local grocery store when you’re in the mood for eating on the go or short on time. This will significantly reduce your food bill.

Don’t Forget Your Air Miles

Oftentimes, air miles can be used for more than just booking flights. Consider using your air miles to pay for your hotel and perhaps some meals, especially since fewer points are normally required to cover these costs than getting an award ticket.

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Be Flexible About Flights

Whenever you can, use flexible search options when looking for plane tickets that allow you to search for multiple days and airports within a certain range. Flying into a certain airport on a Monday instead of a Tuesday might end up saving you hundreds of dollars.

Don’t Bother Getting a SIM Card

While the internet might be an indispensable tool for travelers, you don’t need to buy an expensive SIM card in order to get it. In most destinations, you’ll be able to get wifi nearly everywhere. Just download Maps and Google translate languages ahead of time and you should be fine.

Choose Your Credit Card Wisely

With the right credit card, you’ll be able to get travel and car rental insurance included in your benefits, as well as avoid ATM and foreign transaction fees. If you travel often, it’s worth doing the research to find a bank with all of these advantages.

The post 3 Hacks for Saving Money While Traveling appeared first on Traveler Master.

Uber Rides

Sure, Uber is much cheaper than a regular taxi, but is it the most affordable option you can think of? Public transportation is a much cheaper alternative, and you should consider giving it a try, especially since it will help you feel like a local in a new city.

Outskirts Accommodation

Accommodation on the outskirts of the city usually comes with a lower price tag, but it won’t actually save you that much money or time. After spending extra cash on transportation costs, you’ll actually end up losing a lot of money, especially if you’re not using public transportation.

Off-Peak Hours

Flights that take place during off-peak hours can save you a lot of money, but they can be a waste if you haven’t scheduled them accordingly. If your plane is reaching the destination late at night, you’ll have to pay for accommodation without actually exploring the city that day, and that’s why these types of flights are best avoided.

The post Common Travel Saving Hacks That Aren’t Actually Saving You Money appeared first on Traveler Master.

Use these strategies to ensure that your wallet isn’t taken advantage of by a foreign currency.

Get Currency Before Your Trip at Your Bank

Starting off with a little bit of currency upon your arrival in your new country is never a bad idea. Avoid unfair exchange rates upon arrival by requesting some foreign currency at your local bank before your travels. They generally offer the fairest exchange rates that you’ll find.

Check Your Credit Card’s Foreign Transaction Policy

Using a credit card while traveling abroad can be an effective strategy if your credit card company offers a policy that includes no foreign transaction fees and fair exchange rates. If so, you won’t even have to worry too much about using hard currency.

Never Exchange Currency at the Airport

In general, the worst thing you can do upon arriving in a country that has a different currency than your own is exchanging at the airport. The monopoly held by the small number of shops that offer this service ends up creating exorbitant exchange rates that are completely unfair.

The post Avoid Currency Exchange Nightmares While Traveling with These Strategies appeared first on Traveler Master.

Paris

The city of love is everything people imagine it to be. However, Paris definitely comes with a hefty price tag.

If you want to experience this amazing French utopia, the best time to go is early December, January, and February. You might get caught in some rain and it will be a little chilly, but flights and hotels will definitely be a whole lot cheaper.

New York

New York is like nowhere else in the world. From Broadway to the Empire State Building, even locals can’t help but be amazed by this iconic city.

This one is a little trickier to get to for cheap, but the best time to try is late January and then all of February.

Sydney

If you’ve always wanted to go down under, you know it can be a very costly flight. However, if you go during the beginning of their fall/winter season, which is April-June, you’re sure to get a much better rate.

The post These are the Cheapest Times to Visit These Amazing Cities! appeared first on Traveler Master.

Because there is a lot of poverty in the world, it’s really common for locals to target tourists to scam and steal from them, which is sad in and of itself. But, if you want to protect your money while you travel and during your travels, here are some great places to hide your money.

Lip Balm

Having a tube of lip balm in your pocket or purse is normal, but if you save your empty tubes, you have yourself a great money hiding spot! Just roll up the bill or bills tight, and stuff it into the tube.

Deodorant

An empty deodorant container is another brilliant way to hide your money, especially if you’re staying in a hostel or other shared accommodation. Whenever you finish the stick, just stuff as much money as you want in there and you won’t have to think about anything going through your toiletry bag while you’re away! You can also use this as a place to put your extra documents like passport copies.

Shoes

This is an old trick, but you can always hide money in your shoes! Just life up the sole and stick a few bills in there.

The post Sneaky Ways to Hide Your Money While You Travel appeared first on Traveler Master.

Off-Season Travel

If you have the ability to travel at any time of year, then why not do it when travel is cheapest? Flights and hotels are normally cheaper during the off-season, so travel then instead of peak times.

Consider One-Way Flights

While you may think that a round trip is better value for money, this isn’t always the case. Consider both round trips and one-way tickets the next time you need to book a flight in order to get the best deal.

Consider Exchange Rates

Because the U.S. dollar is so strong, there are many countries that you can visit with weaker currencies. By visiting one such country, the costs of food, drinks, and souvenirs are bound to be significantly cheaper, meaning your dollars can go a long way.

The post Money-Saving Hacks When Traveling Solo appeared first on Traveler Master.

Pack Light

When packing, make sure to only pack your essentials, using only some carry-on bags if possible. Not only will this enable you to avoid paying for checked baggage, but you’ll also have space for any souvenirs your buy along the way without getting hit with excessive weight penalties.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by SAMSONITE (@mysamsonite)

Shop at Local Grocery Stores

While dining out at restaurants may be luxurious and enjoyable, doing it for every meal can prove costly. Consider buying food at a local grocery store when you’re in the mood for eating on the go or short on time. This will significantly reduce your food bill.

Don’t Forget Your Air Miles

Oftentimes, air miles can be used for more than just booking flights. Consider using your air miles to pay for your hotel and perhaps some meals, especially since fewer points are normally required to cover these costs than getting an award ticket.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by American Airlines (@americanair)

The post How to Reduce Your Spending While Traveling appeared first on Traveler Master.

Be Flexible About Flights

Whenever you can, use flexible search options when looking for plane tickets that allow you to search for multiple days and airports within a certain range. Flying into a certain airport on a Monday instead of a Tuesday might end up saving you hundreds of dollars.

Don’t Bother Getting a SIM Card

While the internet might be an indispensable tool for travelers, you don’t need to buy an expensive SIM card in order to get it. In most destinations, you’ll be able to get wifi nearly everywhere. Just download Maps and Google translate languages ahead of time and you should be fine.

Choose Your Credit Card Wisely

With the right credit card, you’ll be able to get travel and car rental insurance included in your benefits, as well as avoid ATM and foreign transaction fees. If you travel often, it’s worth doing the research to find a bank with all of these advantages.

The post 3 Hacks for Saving Money While Traveling appeared first on Traveler Master.

Uber Rides

Sure, Uber is much cheaper than a regular taxi, but is it the most affordable option you can think of? Public transportation is a much cheaper alternative, and you should consider giving it a try, especially since it will help you feel like a local in a new city.

Outskirts Accommodation

Accommodation on the outskirts of the city usually comes with a lower price tag, but it won’t actually save you that much money or time. After spending extra cash on transportation costs, you’ll actually end up losing a lot of money, especially if you’re not using public transportation.

Off-Peak Hours

Flights that take place during off-peak hours can save you a lot of money, but they can be a waste if you haven’t scheduled them accordingly. If your plane is reaching the destination late at night, you’ll have to pay for accommodation without actually exploring the city that day, and that’s why these types of flights are best avoided.

The post Common Travel Saving Hacks That Aren’t Actually Saving You Money appeared first on Traveler Master.

Use these strategies to ensure that your wallet isn’t taken advantage of by a foreign currency.

Get Currency Before Your Trip at Your Bank

Starting off with a little bit of currency upon your arrival in your new country is never a bad idea. Avoid unfair exchange rates upon arrival by requesting some foreign currency at your local bank before your travels. They generally offer the fairest exchange rates that you’ll find.

Check Your Credit Card’s Foreign Transaction Policy

Using a credit card while traveling abroad can be an effective strategy if your credit card company offers a policy that includes no foreign transaction fees and fair exchange rates. If so, you won’t even have to worry too much about using hard currency.

Never Exchange Currency at the Airport

In general, the worst thing you can do upon arriving in a country that has a different currency than your own is exchanging at the airport. The monopoly held by the small number of shops that offer this service ends up creating exorbitant exchange rates that are completely unfair.

The post Avoid Currency Exchange Nightmares While Traveling with These Strategies appeared first on Traveler Master.

Paris

The city of love is everything people imagine it to be. However, Paris definitely comes with a hefty price tag.

If you want to experience this amazing French utopia, the best time to go is early December, January, and February. You might get caught in some rain and it will be a little chilly, but flights and hotels will definitely be a whole lot cheaper.

New York

New York is like nowhere else in the world. From Broadway to the Empire State Building, even locals can’t help but be amazed by this iconic city.

This one is a little trickier to get to for cheap, but the best time to try is late January and then all of February.

Sydney

If you’ve always wanted to go down under, you know it can be a very costly flight. However, if you go during the beginning of their fall/winter season, which is April-June, you’re sure to get a much better rate.

The post These are the Cheapest Times to Visit These Amazing Cities! appeared first on Traveler Master.

Because there is a lot of poverty in the world, it’s really common for locals to target tourists to scam and steal from them, which is sad in and of itself. But, if you want to protect your money while you travel and during your travels, here are some great places to hide your money.

Lip Balm

Having a tube of lip balm in your pocket or purse is normal, but if you save your empty tubes, you have yourself a great money hiding spot! Just roll up the bill or bills tight, and stuff it into the tube.

Deodorant

An empty deodorant container is another brilliant way to hide your money, especially if you’re staying in a hostel or other shared accommodation. Whenever you finish the stick, just stuff as much money as you want in there and you won’t have to think about anything going through your toiletry bag while you’re away! You can also use this as a place to put your extra documents like passport copies.

Shoes

This is an old trick, but you can always hide money in your shoes! Just life up the sole and stick a few bills in there.

The post Sneaky Ways to Hide Your Money While You Travel appeared first on Traveler Master.