11 Rules for a Cheap Summer Vacation

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Alex2078 9:53AM May 02, 2012

Hi, I'm Bren Hering with the agency that represents Honeywell, the maker of FRAM, Prestone and Autolite. Many people want to take a vacation this summer without breaking the bank, so it's important to be creative when it comes to summer fun.
This post has some great ideas on how to save money when planning a trip – especially when it comes to saving at the pump. A couple of gas-saving tips include: Topping off all vital fluids – we like Prestone 50/50, and stress the importance of regularvehicle maintenance such as oil and spark plug changes. Also don't forget to replace the air filter as this can improve gas mileage by up to 4%. For more info or to download DIY instructions, check out FRAM.com, Autolite.com, andPrestone.com. Keep driving smart!

BrenH of TX 4:54PM June 23, 2011

I think its really important to try and save money during and after your vacation because to me that's when you really start to feel it. I try to keep my food spending down by taking food with me instead of always eating out and that tends to make a difference. Coupons and bundles are great when you find them, but the restrictions can make them difficult to use so I try to plan as far ahead as possible. I even started suspending my cell phone bill whenever I travel to avoid long distance and I carry a Tracfone prepaid phone instead since the service is cheap and there isn't any roaming or long distance charges - saves me a little bit when I get home. Personally, you need to take a look at everything you might use during a vacation and then work it down.

Salio of MA 2:14PM June 21, 2011