How to vacay like a Cheap Woman
I took my first vacation while a Cheap Woman. I have to tell you...I think I did pretty well. Here are some of the cheap highlights and tips:
1. buy gas out of town. At a truck stop preferably. It is so much cheaper,at least $.10. The problem is that snacks are often more expensive there. Which leads me to...
2. Bring your own snacks. Peanut butter sandwiches are great, as well as dried fruit. You can drink bottled water at room temperature, making it a good trip option. We even made a meal (nachos) and took it on the road with us. Saved at least $10-$15.
3. Work on your trip! That's right, I spent one of our nights bartending with a friend (Thanks Candy). Made good money...for hanging out with my best friend and talking to fun locals in a little town in Louisiana. I would have paid to see some of the things I saw! They loved it, as proven by both my tips and the request that I sing "Livin' on a Prayer" with the band. Everyone won. They also fed me Crawfish Etouffe and Crab and Corn bisque, some of my favorite foods in the world. Thanks Fatty's!!!!
4. Drive under 75. We did this one leg of the trip and it did not let us down. I had read in many places that this is the most gas efficient way to travel, so decided to give it a try (plus, let's face it, I cannot afford a ticket!). We only had to fill up once, whereas the way back going much faster, we had to fill up a second time to make it home. Maybe the slowpokes on the road are on to something. Or course, time is money so this is not always feasible.
5. Don't drink out if at all possible. Or drink moderatly.
6. Eat at great restaurants for lunch instead of dinner. We splurged on Emeril's and spend half as much as we would on dinner and got wonderful food. All the specials were available and the portions were more than plenty. Check ahead as many Fine Dining restaurants only serve lunch on certain days and for specific hours.
And the final Tip:
Go with someone you enjoy. Then you can hang out and walk a city, or sit at a coffee shop and people watch. No need to spend your entire day shopping or hitting the expensive tourist traps. Just hanging out in a new place, getting to know it as the locals do.
Between working and being treated by our hosts (Thanks Candy and Rollo!!), we actually broke even on this trip. Now that is a Cheap Woman Vacation.
Look for an extended vacation guide in the Resources section soon.
1. buy gas out of town. At a truck stop preferably. It is so much cheaper,at least $.10. The problem is that snacks are often more expensive there. Which leads me to...
2. Bring your own snacks. Peanut butter sandwiches are great, as well as dried fruit. You can drink bottled water at room temperature, making it a good trip option. We even made a meal (nachos) and took it on the road with us. Saved at least $10-$15.
3. Work on your trip! That's right, I spent one of our nights bartending with a friend (Thanks Candy). Made good money...for hanging out with my best friend and talking to fun locals in a little town in Louisiana. I would have paid to see some of the things I saw! They loved it, as proven by both my tips and the request that I sing "Livin' on a Prayer" with the band. Everyone won. They also fed me Crawfish Etouffe and Crab and Corn bisque, some of my favorite foods in the world. Thanks Fatty's!!!!
4. Drive under 75. We did this one leg of the trip and it did not let us down. I had read in many places that this is the most gas efficient way to travel, so decided to give it a try (plus, let's face it, I cannot afford a ticket!). We only had to fill up once, whereas the way back going much faster, we had to fill up a second time to make it home. Maybe the slowpokes on the road are on to something. Or course, time is money so this is not always feasible.
5. Don't drink out if at all possible. Or drink moderatly.
6. Eat at great restaurants for lunch instead of dinner. We splurged on Emeril's and spend half as much as we would on dinner and got wonderful food. All the specials were available and the portions were more than plenty. Check ahead as many Fine Dining restaurants only serve lunch on certain days and for specific hours.
And the final Tip:
Go with someone you enjoy. Then you can hang out and walk a city, or sit at a coffee shop and people watch. No need to spend your entire day shopping or hitting the expensive tourist traps. Just hanging out in a new place, getting to know it as the locals do.
Between working and being treated by our hosts (Thanks Candy and Rollo!!), we actually broke even on this trip. Now that is a Cheap Woman Vacation.
Look for an extended vacation guide in the Resources section soon.
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