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From a trick to saving on meals to the best cost-cutting apps, here are 5 tips that will save you some serious cash on your next vacation.
Honey is a Chrome browser extension that automatically finds coupon codes online and applies them at checkout. Honey has saved me a ton of money at all stages of my trip planning process. From booking hotels to Groupon deals and even buying trip essentials (like clothes, sunscreen, etc), Honey is my favorite all-around money-saving tool.
Make internet-free international calls for next to nothing with Rebtel’s calling app and save big on your phone bill.
Kayak’s Explore tool displays multiple fares on a map based on your budget. It's especially handy if you know what you want to do (like lay on a beach) and how much you can spend but are flexible with the destination.
If you're going to dine in a restaurant, do it for lunch, when prices are, on average, 25 % cheaper than dinner prices. Lunch portions can be smaller but hey, you still get to try the local cuisine for less.
Airbnb is a great way save money on affordable rentals and get to know the locals. You could even put your empty room on Airbnb and make money while you're gone!
