Summer is the time when, along with the traditional Christmas holidays, people spend most.
Of course it comes as no surprise - because it is the time of rest, travel and above all time to forget about work, the workplace, our obligations and it's time for fun and relaxation.
We all want - quite understandably - to rest, spend, have fun, go crazy after a year in which we work unceasingly a minimum of 5 days a week, 52 weeks, 12 months a year.
But all of this clearly screams need for money, it requires cash, you have to pay in bulk for it all - all the while it isn't cheap to even get an ordinary coffee anymore?
Annual vacations are the goal and a dream for many, but it can be immensely difficult to turn that dream into reality when you don't have wealthy parents, gold fingered relatives who left you an inheritance or you didn't win the jackpot.
Bearing in mind that most of are not so fortunate as to be blessed by the before mentioned charms, the question still stands: How can we afford everything we want while spending sparingly on vacation?
Here are some steps we compiled that we believe will be useful in bringing you the long sought after vacation, if not in this, than sure to be the next year. Finally you can relax and enjoy your travel, without worrying constantly about every penny that you spend.
You must start saving as soon as possible to have a hefty sum before your next trip
(which certainly won't be this summer, but it is waiting patiently for you if you work diligently and save with discipline in the year ahead)
One valuable helper that aids in achieving your desired goal is the Golden Key - a special service of the company Valores, with only small monetary sacrifice, whose benefits accrue over time, all the way until you are packing for your dream vacation.
You can see more about how to open a Golden Key here!
By setting aside even small amounts of money that you would save on a regular basis anyways, you can instead purchase and accumulate small amounts of gold and silver. Throughout the year the value of your savings will gradually increase meaning you will have a considerable amount of money on your noble metal account when it is time for vacation.
Furthermore as gold preserves the values of your money, it is not affected by the ever present inflation. This way your money is not just protected, but its sum even increases through the Inflationary effect. With this Golden Key method you can make your way to the dream vacation and unwind worry free.
If you are excited to start saving and go on the vacation of your dreams, than without and further ado, here are the tips and trick you can use to save:
- Choose a destination that is less populated as the prices are usually lower (there are many beautiful destinations that are not yet mainstream)
- Plan ahead and explore different accommodation and transportation options using websites, apps and planners
- Prepay accommodation and transportation to get early bird discounts
- Find accommodation with a kitchen and prepare your own meals instead of eating out
- Buy generic common products instead of shelling out money for branded ones
- Use apps for cheap calls like Viber, Messenger or Instagram calls instead of calling via mobile network
- Be careful to use a credit card that does not charge a fee for use outside the domicile market
- Be careful to use a credit card that does not charge a fee for use outside the domicile market
We hope these tips will help you save money for the vacation of your dreams!