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LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2015
LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- To help vacationers save money on their spring break travels, leading personal finance site GOBankingRates asked the experts for their insider tips on how to afford a trip to 12 of the most popular spring break destinations. The report includes advice from the biggest names in travel, including Southwest, Travelocity, Hotels.com and Orbitz, information on cheap flights and hotel packages, and ways to save money on local entertainment.
See the best spring break money-saving tips here: http://www.gobankingrates.com/personal-finance/12-experts-explain-save-money-spring-break/
"A little bit of planning beforehand can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on spring break," said Casey Bond, GOBankingRates' managing editor. "Researching promo codes can take 25 percent off your hotel packages, buying on non-peak days can cut your airline tickets in half, and forgoing the open bar tab in favor of a cheap local attraction can save you the most money of all. This vacation doesn't have to be something you're still recovering from financially several months down the line."
The report includes tips on saving money in:
With the majority of spring breakers looking to head to the beach, experts advise that a little bit of compromise on the location of the hotel room can pay off huge. "At tropical destinations, beach proximity can affect the total cost of your trip," said Gabe Saglie, senior editor for Travelzoo. "Staying in a room with a garden view instead of an ocean view can save you 30 percent on your stay, and the shore is still a short stroll away."
Additional tips:
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