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Pack light;
each 200 pounds
of extra weight
will reduce gas
mileage by one
mile per gallon
(that adds up).
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Maintain
tire pressure;
this can save 6%
on fuel
efficiency.
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Use a resource
like
gasbuddy.com
to find the
cheapest gas
prices where you
are.
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Invest in
AAA;
discounts on
hotels/motels
and so much
more. (for
example: I
saved $38 on my
contacts...that
one purchase
paid for my
membership).
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Dedication to a
hotel chain
will bring
rewards like
free nights
(works much like
frequent flyer
points with the
airlines).
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Avoid weekend
hotel stays
in touristy
areas (prices
increase
dramatically for
Friday and
Saturday stays).
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Camp;
mixing up your
hotel stays
with camping is
good fun and a
great money
saver.
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If you do more
than 16 days a
year at a
National or
State Park
invest in a
National
Parks Pass
($80 per year
and cover your
entrance fees).
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Eating out; make
lunch your
big meal.
Lunch menus are
typically much
cheaper than
dinner menus.
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Buy food at
farmers markets
and roadside
stands.
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Drink
tap water;
buying bottled
water adds up
quick.
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Avoid sodas;
carry Tang or
Crystal Light
for those sweet
drinks.
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Take advantage
of
included
breakfasts
at hotels\motels.
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Invest in a
travel
French Press
for your coffee
needs.
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pack road
food
in a small
cooler and avoid
those fast food
indulgences
(sandwiches,
cheese, crackers
and fruit
etc...).
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Many museums
have a
free day
once a
month.
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Many bigger
cities have
1/2 price
ticket booths
for theater
tickets (this is
a great resource
at home as well).
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Check with the
local tourist
office for
free events
(concert, fairs
etc...).
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Walking Tours
are a great
experience!
Download walking
tours
onto your ipod or MP3
player.
Check out
itoors
for
some amazing
walking tours.
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Keep a lookout
for
coupon books
you can take
advantage of.
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Get a credit
card that has
frequent
flyer\rewards
programs.
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