4 Tips for Getting Away on a Budget This Winter

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4 Tips for Getting Away on a Budget This Winter
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• Winters in Canada can be long and tiring, and
  with the cold weather comes the desire to escape.
  It doesn't matter if the desire to escape is to a
  tropical location or any other destination,
  winter vacations are very popular.

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• Getting away in the winter, however, can be
  expensive ski and beach resorts are often packed
  with vacationers trying to escape winter boredom
  and weather, which contributes to increased
  resort fees and hotel prices. This might not be
  too encouraging to those on a budget, but
  thankfully, there are ways to make your winter
  vacation budget-friendly.

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Consider a Rental Instead of a Hotel

• Vacation rentals can save you a lot of time
  and money. They cost less per person and offer
  many more conveniences than a hotel, such as a
  kitchen and laundry at your disposal.

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• A rental can be especially beneficial for
  those travelling with kids, because they're often
  better equipped when it comes to special
  accommodations. Plus, you can rent a place in a
  central location that's also close to the best
  restaurants and sights.

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• Hotels in these locations are typically much
  more expensive than others, so you'll have the
  experience of staying in an exciting area without
  the expense.

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Search For Vacation Freebies

• The world is full of travel perks and
  discounts for travelling groups and families. You
  can save lots of money by looking for resort,
  hotel, and activity packages that include
  vacation freebies. For example, a ski resort that
  offers free skiing for kids, free hotel stays for
  kids under the age of 12, or free breakfast or a
  buffet with your hotel stay.

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• Also, look for half-off or 'twofer' deals
  offered by certain resorts, hotels or with other
  vacation packages, including discounted air
  travel and car rental. You can find these types
  of deals on coupon websites or check out tourism
  bureau portals and local sites for free events or
  special promotions.

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Vacation Off the Beaten Path

• The sight of snow constantly falling will
  probably make you crave a tropical atmosphere.
  But, popular beach vacation spots are bound to be
  crowded and can be expensive. Places like Latin
  America, the Caribbean, or Hawaii can come with
  inflated plane ticket, hotel, and entertainment
  prices.

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• However, places like Thailand, Indonesia, and
  Malaysia have warm weather, beautiful beaches,
  and plenty of sights to see. Plus, they're
  slightly off the beaten path, so they won't be
  overrun with tourists and can be less expensive.

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Choose Alternative Airlines and Flight Routes

• Air travel can be the most expensive part of
  international travel. You can, however, save
  money by flying with alternative airlines. For
  example, flying from Orly airport in Paris
  instead of the most popular Charles de Gaulle
  airport. Additionally, alternative airports like
  this will also have fewer travellers, thus
  shorter check-in and wait times and fewer flight
  delays.

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• Another way to save money on international
  travel is to book the last leg of travel with a
  budget, regional airline. For instance, choosing
  a flight route that makes stops in cities close
  to your final destination instead of choosing an
  end-to-end flight.

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• Just remember that no matter where you choose
  to go internationally, you must have a passport
  that's valid and ready to go. This includes a
  proper passport photo. If you're not sure where
  to get passport photos, visit PhotoStop in
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