Travel Tips

We're about to enter June. Usually, in the middle of this year, it's time people have free time to vacation with beloved family. No wonder many people are looking forward to this moment. In order for the holiday to be more enjoyable, most people feel that they have to spend a lot of money. The term 'no price, no merchandise' is usually the point of thinking when going on vacation. But not always the thought is true. Vacation can also be done sparingly and still fun.

Fun holidays do not have to go abroad. The location of holiday in Indonesia is very wide and there are very many beautiful places here that will certainly make your holiday more efficient, fun, and certainly closer to your family. So, for you who want a frugal and fun holiday, let's read the following tips.

1. Do a Vacation Location Survey

  

Before you go on vacation, you must decide where you are going. To make sure that the place you want to go to matches your expectations about the holidays or not. Surveys can be done through the internet, travel books, or brochures from travel agencies.

In addition, by conducting surveys you can start calculating the range of money you need for a vacation to where you are going, and also you can find out if there are promotions or discounts so your willingness to downsize becomes easier.

2. Make Booking from Away Day

  

After conducting a survey and already determining your destination, you should now start booking transportation tickets, lodging, or even if there are, on-site tour tickets. Usually if the reservation is made from long before the day of H, you will get a cheaper special price or you can get other interesting offers during your vacation.

3. Try to Go Not in the Holiday Season

In most tourist attractions, prices during the holiday season or high season will be more expensive than when in the regular season or low season. Therefore, you will be able to save more if you go before or after the holiday season. In addition, you can more freely if you go not in the holiday season, because usually quieter, so you can enjoy your holiday more.

4. Prioritize Comfort over Luxury

  

Forget about luxury holidays if you want to save money. But do not get because you are very economical, the holidays become uncomfortable. Prioritize your comfort, whether in choosing transportation, residence, or vacation guide. As long as it is comfortable, everyone will be happy. And surely it would be more fun if you can vacation comfortably, luxurious, but cheap. Maybe, but rarely.

5. Bring Cash

  

Always take cash while you are on vacation. Of course it's not for spree use, but with cash, you'll be better able to manage your expenses during the holidays. With cash, you can see how much money you have left, so you can think deeper before spending money. If you are afraid of theft, bring enough money, but still bring debit and credit cards Visa or MasterCard. This is to help you when you need money suddenly.

6. Record Holiday Expenses

 Do not forget to always record every expense that you do even if it is small. This will help you organize and know where your money is flowing. By knowing it all, we can suppress our possibilities for extravagant and dissipation that make the holiday to be expensive.

7. Shop!

 This should be your last thought, as this is often the biggest source of your expenses during the holidays. When you go to a vacation, buy a gift and some things are strongly recommended so that you can remember your holiday moments, but do not make shopping your top priority if you do not want to run out of money on the next holiday day.

In addition, look for a cheap but good shopping place. Usually shopping in traditional markets will be cheaper and more diverse than souvenir shops.