1. Vacation

2. Vacationing on a Budget The average family will spend $2,274 on their vacation The average family will spend $2,274 on their vacation Plan and Prepare Plan and Prepare

3. Three Biggest Expenses Transportation Transportation Lodging Lodging Food Food

4. Transportation Plan ahead and be prepared Plan ahead and be prepared Capitalize on internet airfares Capitalize on internet airfares Compare costs of driving and flying Compare costs of driving and flying Cruises can also be a great deal Cruises can also be a great deal

5. Airline Tickets Book Now: Europe Book Now: Europe Wait Awhile: Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico Wait Awhile: Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico

6. Rental Cars Book Now: Almost everything Book Now: Almost everything Wait Awhile: Not a good idea; demand is expected to rise as people choose close-to-home destinations Wait Awhile: Not a good idea; demand is expected to rise as people choose close-to-home destinations

7. Cruises Book Now: Caribbean, Alaska Book Now: Caribbean, Alaska Wait Awhile: Europe Wait Awhile: Europe

8. Lodging What activities do you have planned? What activities do you have planned? How much can you afford to spend? How much can you afford to spend?

9. Hotels Useful websites: Travelweb.com Travelweb.com Expedia.com Expedia.com Hotels.com Hotels.com Priceline.com Priceline.com Hotwire.com Hotwire.com Biddingfortravel.com Biddingfortravel.com For more information, read “How to Get a Four-Star Hotel at Two-Star Prices” (WSJ 1/30/03, Page D1)

10. Other Options Camping Camping Staying with friends or family Staying with friends or family Time shares Time shares Hostels Hostels Swapping houses Swapping houses

11. Food $210.14 $30.02Restaurant($6.06) $47.14 $47.14Groceries$156.940 $53.20 $7.60 Taco Bell Difference Multiplied by 7 days (except groceries) For 2 People

12. Other Tips Go for lunch or just dessert Go for lunch or just dessert Ask locals Ask locals Bring a picnic lunch Bring a picnic lunch Keep track of expenses Keep track of expenses

13. Keys to Vacationing Create a budget Create a budget Research Research Stick to your plan Stick to your plan Have Fun Have Fun