You're all set to go on your vacation and ready to have a good time.
You've saved up enough spending cash to get you through your vacation, so you hope.
Well it can definitely be a challenge to hold onto your hard earned dollars while on vacation.
You tend to get swept up into the freedom and lowered inhibitions that comes with letting your hair down.
But you don't want to be "one of those" that comes back home with nothing but lint in their pockets and a mailbox full of bills to pay.
So here are a few suggestions to save you some money on your vacation.
Ignore the Fast Talkers (and Be a Quick Walker) These are the smooth talking merchants that come up to you wanting to sell you something because somehow they have managed to peg you as a tourist.
Not that the constant flashing of that camera around your neck has anything to do with it.
They will follow you and almost harass you into buying whatever they're selling.
Give a firm no! and keep on walking.
This takes a strong character to do this with ease.
It is often hard to repeatedly turn people down but it can be done.
You won't hurt their feelings because guess what, you won't be the first person they approach nor will you be the last to turn them down.
Plus, you will have just saved yourself money on something you probably won't use anyway.
Cooking Your Own Meals Can Be a Steal If you're vacationing for a week or more and your accommodation has a full kitchen or kitchenette take advantage of this amenity.
You paid for it so use it.
Buying your own groceries and preparing your own food not only saves you money but you also know what you're eating and how it was prepared.
Eating in Town vs.
Being Served by Pierre the Waiter Let's face it, room service can be very expensive and so can eating at a fancy restaurant that's within your resort or hotel.
Don't be afraid to ask a cab driver or locals where a good affordable restaurant is in town.
Chances are high that they can point you in the right direction of good food with great prices.
They Go High, You Go Low Haggling.
Enough said.
Many people have an embarrassment towards this "skill" but those that do not save bucks.
Do not be afraid to go after what you want for the price that you want.
There is no harm in trying to get something for cheaper than what is offered if the opportunity presents itself.
Buy Before Ya Fly Make sure you buy all the things you might need for your vacation before you take your trip whether it be clothes or bathroom products.
Doing so can help you curb your need for buying things where you are vacationing.
If you aren't aware of the price difference between where you live and where you are headed you could be in for a sticker shock if you need to purchase something that could have been bought at home for cheaper.
On another note, don't forget to pack everything that you just bought for your trip either.
Forgetting important items that you can't live without will force you to have to purchase them over again.
Now you've just spent twice as much on something unnecessarily.
And that's if the item doesn't cost more where you're vacationing.
Be wise when it comes to saving money on your vacation.
Pay attention to where all your money is going.
Don't fall for merchants trying to get you to buy their goods unless it's something really unique and it has some use.
Make your own meals or find local restaurants that are within your budget.
If you can, haggle your way to a cheaper price.
It may just save you 2 or 3 bucks but that's 2 or 3 bucks more in your pocket.
And lastly, buy what you need before going on your vacation.
It can save you from buying it at a more expensive price as well as prevent you from impulse shopping.