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Going on a Spring Break trip this coming season doesn t have to be an occasion to break the bank. If you re vigilant about saving money, you can have a great spring break, and not come back home spring broke.
Take some time to plan your trip, budget your finances, and cut back on unnecessary expenditures during the weeks and days before your trip. You'll hotels in west palm beach be surprised at what you'll have saved by the time you leave.
There are a number of companies that are dedicated to student travel. These companies may advertise on your college campus by posting flyers or setting up booths. Booking hotels in west palm beach with these companies consist of you paying a middle-man fee. Booking directly with the hotel, however, hotels in west palm beach means you're cutting that middle-man fee out. Most hotels offer the opportunity to book online via their electronic booking agent – so all you really need is a credit card and you're set!
Take a realistic look at your finances to determine how much money you can afford to spend on Spring Break. When considering your budget it is important to prepare for the unexpected, so assume everything will cost ten percent more than you expect it to. This way you might end up with a little bit of extra cash to spend and you won t run short when it is time to pay the bills.
Gas isn't cheap, but driving to your destination is much less expensive than flying. If you re traveling with friends, they can pitch in for gas, making it even less costly for you. And if you plan carefully, hotels in west palm beach you can make lots of fun stops along the way to your destination.
If you have to buy a camera, sunblock or other common tourist items once you reach your destination, you will pay much more than you would have at home. Make a list so you don't forget stuff like sunglasses, hat, clothes, sneakers and sandals, and whatever else you need.
You may want to forget that you're a college student while away on spring break but carrying hotels in west palm beach your student ID can actually be very advantageous. A lot of clubs, restaurants, hotels in west palm beach and attractions will give discounts to students as they recognize you're probably traveling on a budget.
Keep your food costs in check. Meals out can be one of the largest – and most underestimated – expense on a multi-day vacation. Stop by the grocery store and pick up at least enough food for breakfasts, lunches and snacks to cut down on overpriced meals served at overcrowded restaurants. Bring a cooler along and shop for food that s ready to eat (or that you can easily cook) at grocery stores. And if you re staying at a hotel, take advantage of the continental breakfast if it s offered.
In addition to the coupon-filled brochures hotels in west palm beach that can be found in hotel lobbies and visitor centers, most – if not all – of the spring break destinations offer students a discount party pass which usually includes free covers and happy hour specials at various bars and clubs plus a wide range of discounts at local stores and restaurants. For example, Panama City Beach offers the Panamaniac Club Card and both Daytona Beach and Myrtle Beach have their own discount card programs too.