Summer is about to end, and many families are slowly easing back into their routine, though you don’t have to wait to start planning for the next dream holiday.
It is never too early to begin organizing your next vacation, and one of the secrets to having healthy finances is to plan your spending ahead of time, but you might be wondering, how and when should I start saving for my next break?
In this post, we will give you some key recommendations to plan your next trip and to not miss out on anything.
Plan at Least Three Months in Advance
Of course, it will depend on your destination and how long you are staying, whether it will be with your family or a personal trip. In most cases, financial experts recommend that the key is to plan at least three months in advance for domestic travel, and ideally one year earlier if you are thinking of leaving the country.
For many families, the next holiday season will be in December, so if this is your plan, you’re just in time to set aside a monthly budget for this journey.
Schedule Expenses
Another option is NOT to pay at the same time all the costs of the trip. For example, once you’ve decided what your next destination will be, you can begin to quote airline tickets and book them before the date of your next trip. It is especially handy when you have a large family and where just the costs of transportation to your destination will be very high.
Once you cover transportation expenses, it will be easier to save for other items, such as accommodations, food, and entertainment.
Beware of the Small Daily Expenses
While it is true that an everyday coffee, muffin and any other goodies we regularly buy seem inexpensive when you do the math and add them up, the total amount can be surprising.
Before your vacation- especially during the month before your travel date, we recommend you to be aware of these small expenses. For example, if you like to buy a daily coffee, you can choose to brew one at home or buy it only twice a week during that month. The idea is to be aware of all these small expenses and not to fall into the delusion that because they are just a few bucks, they do not represent a dent in your finances.
If you plan to visit us in Playa del Carmen, we remind you that at Mi Casa, Tu Casa we offer everything necessary to make your family vacation in the Mexican Caribbean an unforgettable, comfortable and relaxing experience and with very competitive prices – Another great way to save!
Plus, you can hire extra services with us like a minivan rental, or the option of cleaning services; with an additional charge, that will make life much simpler.
To know more about us or to make a reservation email to [email protected], we will gladly solve any of your questions.