8 steps to make vacation easy going!!

The next tip is to discover what your hotel has already built into the cost of your room. A free breakfast buffet, even just a continental breakfast can really save money on the food budget by cutting out the first meal and coffee. If there is a pool, billiards room or gym at the hotel then your room's rate has already purchased you hours of free entertainment. You should also check to see if the hotel has a convenient stop on the local transit system potentially saving you money on gas and or bus fare.

 

Just as, if not more, important is to find out what in your room is a potential hidden cost. The mini-bar, if included, is no secret and many travelers avoid indulging in a ten dollar half shot of vodka. Some hidden fees are less obvious though. Some hotels will charge you for the parking spot outside, for instance. Or things like a bottle of water on top of the room's microwave, storing an item inside the rooms safe, long distance call, or internet time. The thing to remember here is that calling the front desk to double check will at worst annoy the employee working that night, but it could keep your room from quickly jumping up in cost.