Do you Plan on Traveling this Summer? For a Family Vacation?

If you plan on doing something with the family this summer I have some travel tips and deals for you!

Avoid hotel stays

try http://www.bnbfinder.com/

Motels and bed and breakfast's will be cheaper

Or try a home exchange .. Which means you let others traveling stay in your home and you stay in theirs free of cost. Go to http://www.homeforswap.com/

Plan ahead to cut costs

Check out http://www.savngonarrival.com/ to find printable coupons for dinning and attractions at your desintation.

Its also a good idea to check reviews on http://www.tripadvisor.com/ Which that site will give you tips and deals from other travelers.

Time

 Avoid peak seasons and try and plan around free events and concerts at your destination. OR
check http://www.lastminute.com/ Where you might be able to save up to 70 percent on impulse trips.

Finding the best deals

Visit the following web sites

http://www.orbitz.com/

http://www.expedia.com/

http://www.travelocity.com/

Also remember airlines sell tickets at their lowest prices on Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Easy things anyone can do is

Stock a cooler with healthy snacks, sandwiches, and drinks. And pull over in a rest station and eat instead of eating out.

Eat a late lunch at lunch prices. Sometimes dinner prices are almost double

try ebay for coupons

And you can  contact your desination's chamber of commerce and they may mail you a packet with coupons and tips.

Also visit your desinations website if they have one their maybe events and such on it.