Low Cost Holidays to Consider this Year

Jan 13, 2020Lifestyle

Low Cost Holidays to Consider this YearAlmost all of us like to go on holiday. It’s a break from the routine of day to day life. We get to step away from the nine to five and relax and recuperate. Alternatively, we can seek out adventure, new sights, new experiences and have a highly sensory trip. Either way, getaways are generally pretty good for our overall health and well-being. But the problem is that this comes at a financial cost. Holidays tend to be one of the biggest luxury purchases we make throughout the year. With the increasing cost of living and wages remaining pretty stagnant, what can you do to justify forking our for a break? Well, there are steps you can take to reduce the cost of your holiday and make it more affordable. Here are a couple to consider!

1. Roadtrip

If you haven’t been on a road trip before, now may be the time to take one into consideration. Road trips are great fun and they allow you to have an experience seeing the sights on the way to your destination that you’d otherwise miss if you were flying or taking another mode of transport. This is also a flexible trip. You can take diversions en route to stop off at multiple destinations as and when you please. There are a few things you will need to invest in, but they’re generally cheaper than flights and package holidays. First, you could rent single or dual yutes. This will give you a reliable means of getting from A to B. You will have to pay for fuel, but you can cut this primary cost by doing your research and finding out where the cheapest filling stations are. Fill up at these rather than getting dribs and drabs along the way.

2. Camping

Camping is another cheap option. A major cost associated with holidays is accommodation. However, if you’re happy to spend a little time in the outdoors, camping is low cost and can be extremely fun. Sure, you need to invest in a tent in the first place. But this will be cheaper than booking accommodation and you can then use it year after year. When you camp, you can also cook your own food over a campfire or on a camping stove. Just take steps to make sure you are safe when you are camping. Know how to cook food properly with the aforementioned methods. Know how to put a campfire safely. Never use bbqs or other heated devices inside your tent. Always camp in approved and safe spaces. While camping can be extremely cheap and cheerful, you do need to be responsible and safe.

These are just two low cost options you should have a think over if you want a holiday but don’t have too much to fork out this year. Low cost can be just as fun!Low Cost Holidays to Consider this Year

Best,

[a contributed post]