Travelling on a budget
Written by Mel Saturday, 25 April 2009 12:24
Ok, we agree that house sitting and house swapping is one way to dramatically reduce the cost of the accommodation part of your vacation but what about that other big expense, the cost of getting to your destination? Stanley Emerson has these tips to save on the cost of air fares.
The Cheaper Way To Get Away by Stanley Emerson
All people need a break, to reconnect with the spouse, to reward the kids, to recharge the soul. But planning a vacation getaway can quickly turn into a stressful project when the subject of expenses comes up. Airfare alone can kill the fantasy. And when people already factor in accommodations, food, and shopping, any budget-conscious mother would just give up and stay home.
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| Erin Single, quiet, non-smoking 30 yo female looking for an alternative to renting while I study. I also work part time at the Supreme Court of WA. I love animals but currently do not have any pets of my own so I would love to have someone to take care ..... Preferred sit locations: Perth Metropolitan Area |
| garry & Frances We are just retired and re-locating to a new house at Caboolture but we will be homeless for 6 months or so. We have lived and worked in rural, isolated country areas and cities. Garry is a handyman and ex driver and I am an ex teacher and ..... Preferred sit locations: anywhere in Queensland, preferably country |
| Happy To Help Hi, I'm Andrea. 27 years old, non smoker, non drinker, waiting for my own house to be built..Working in Guest Services. Also I have a police check. I love pets and gardens,cleaning and doing every-day house duties,have had my own pets,for the past ..... Preferred sit locations: Melbourne, sorrounding suburbs |
| John & Eileen We are a retired couple travelling in our Coaster bus a round Aust, John is a experienced handyman willing to try anything an ex metal roofer. Eileen likes to potter and assist inwhat needs to be done. Have been volunteering in the outback helping ..... Preferred sit locations: Rural preferred |
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