With new airline policy, we see United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines charging a fee from $15- 25 for bags. Most airlines are trying to cash in on baggage fees for the high rise in fuel. Are there ways to avoid paying this fee, the answer is "yes" if you think and act smart.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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"Carry On" Carry on the maximum amount allowed by the airline. Try to get a middle seat which offer more underneath storage
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"Board very early" There are more space in the overhead bins when you board early. Find out from the airline what is its boarding policy, as some airline board starting from the back window seat, others by zones and other have no particular order of boarding
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"Pack Small and light" Take only items you know you will use, try and put all personal items in the carry on. Also make sure you purchase a luggage that is not already heavy. Buy a light luggage, this will allow you to pack more items. Most luggage without any items already weighs an average of 5 lbs.
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*Exempt Passenger*
1. If you are frequent flyer or Executive Platinum most airline will allow to check a first bag at no cost.
2. Business and first-class travelers don’t have to pay
3. International do not have to pay , unless you are travelling to Canada and U.S. territory, such as Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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How to Stretch Your Holiday Budget
It is now coming down to the season where we tend to a lot of spending, but with the way the economy is going more and more people are cutting back on thier spending. Here are some tips on how to budget on your spending this holiday season
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
***INSTRUCTIONS***
Things You’ll Need:
*Be a savvy shopper
*Calculator
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Step1
*Decide On What you going to buy* Having an idea before you go shopping really helps, therefore ahave a list of all things you will want,'not need". This will make shopping easier for you. Also you need to stick to the plan, and shop around for the best prices possilbe. Now they are a lot of discount offers out there, and coupons, so go the various stores website and see if what they have on promotion. Somethimes getting it online from the stores works out cheaper,as now most store offer free shipping.
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"know how much you are willing to spend" Know your limit and stick to it. If you want to spend $200 , stick to spending just the $200, as the moment you stray away from your budget you are in trouble, because you start getting things, that you think you need.
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"Carry Cash vs Credit Card" When you have cash you are more likely to stick to your budget. With your credit cards you are tempted to spend more.
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"Track spending" Keeping a track of all your spending will help you to see exactly what you purchase and how much you have left to spend. No matter what you purchase you need to write it down.
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"Do your shopping early" Last minute shopping is time consuming, when you shop early you have all the time to compare prices.You can see all the bargins, there are less shoppers, and the environment is more safe(because is less crowded)
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
***INSTRUCTIONS***
Things You’ll Need:
*Be a savvy shopper
*Calculator
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Step1
*Decide On What you going to buy* Having an idea before you go shopping really helps, therefore ahave a list of all things you will want,'not need". This will make shopping easier for you. Also you need to stick to the plan, and shop around for the best prices possilbe. Now they are a lot of discount offers out there, and coupons, so go the various stores website and see if what they have on promotion. Somethimes getting it online from the stores works out cheaper,as now most store offer free shipping.
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Step2
"know how much you are willing to spend" Know your limit and stick to it. If you want to spend $200 , stick to spending just the $200, as the moment you stray away from your budget you are in trouble, because you start getting things, that you think you need.
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Step3
"Carry Cash vs Credit Card" When you have cash you are more likely to stick to your budget. With your credit cards you are tempted to spend more.
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Step4
"Track spending" Keeping a track of all your spending will help you to see exactly what you purchase and how much you have left to spend. No matter what you purchase you need to write it down.
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Step5
"Do your shopping early" Last minute shopping is time consuming, when you shop early you have all the time to compare prices.You can see all the bargins, there are less shoppers, and the environment is more safe(because is less crowded)
How to plan a cruise
Booking a cruise can be difficult especially if it your first time. You have to think about your budget and where you want to go, therefore, it takes time and a lot of research. I have put some tips to make your job a little easier for you.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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***INSTRUCTION***
Step1
* Decide on destination, time and budget* Think about where you want to go, and the length of time for your cruise, the amount of money you are willing to spend. Over all the type of experience you want for your cruise. Cruise ship such as Carnival provide you with various choices for your every need. The ship have all activities on board, such as rock climbing. If you have kids they also have entertainment for them as well.
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* Find a cruise line Depending on what you want or where you want to go, will help you with this decision. Do your research on the cruise line that you think is best for you. Website such as expedia, travelocity, kayak will help you. Cruises are broken down into 3 categories, this will help to narrow your search. Mainstream which is less expensive, so the service might not be as great as the others. next premium , which a little more expensive , with more choices available to you, than the mainstream. The we have luxury, as the name implies, everything to your comfort with a huge price tag. Also remember the bigger the ship, the more activities they have aboard.
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* Plan Your Cruise* Now you find the cruise line you want to be on, so next you decide on what cabin you want to stay in. choosing a cabin is similar to choosing a hotel room. You have ocean views, cabins with balconies, or just standard cabins. Cabins with balconies are most expensive, there are more room spaces available and there are very luxurious Remember when choosing a cabin think about other factor such as noise, location whether they are close to a public area, kids center etc Also , think about whether you will need travel insurance, or if you need to book shore excursions prior to your cruise. Depending on where you are traveling you will need to buy airline tickets, make sure you purchase airfare along with your cruise.
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* Find cruise "specials" Join all the travel site, so you can see when they have deals and specials available. Most cruise have what is called an 'early bird specials, her you can save a great deal. Most of the cabins are sold at a lower rate, so you can get an expensive (luxury) cabin for the price you were going to get a standard cabin. The price is also based on the season you travel, if you travel in May or October, you have a better chance of getting really cheap deals. For example, try Europe cruises in April or November, Alaska in September, the Caribbean in the fall, or other destinations just before or after their peak seasons.
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* Research your prices* First estimate the cost of your trip. The you can either you online sites or a good travel agent to help you book your trip. it is best if you go directly to the cruise line website you choose. There are will be able to get better deals ,see the cruise line itinerary of your entire trip. For lower online rates, you might try cruise.com, CruiseDirect, icruise, Cruise411, Cruise Value Center, and Vacation Outlet
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* Book Your Cruise* Use the Web or a travel agent to book your vacation. Book online "Only " if you are confident that you know what you want. I recommend booking with the cruise line you choose directly, because if you decide to make any changes will be much easier for you. If you don't have the confidence to book online , find a real good travel agent, they sometimes can get you a better deal too, because they can negotiate discounts, with the cruise line directly.
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