April 21, 2025

Vacations On The Cheap – Replay

26 minutes

Replay Vacations on the Cheap ~ with Felice Gerwitz

How about DIY vacations on the cheap with your hosts, Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis? Many people would like to travel but feel they can’t afford the cost. That’s exactly right, but in this podcast, we share some top secret tips!

Sponsored by CTC Math.

Visit Meredith Curtis here:

PowerlineProd.com, MeredithCurtis.com and her podcast Finish Well with great family podcasts here.

Visit Felice Gerwitz here: MediaAngels.com

Research for DIY Travel on the cheap!

Where do you want to go?

Must see vs. I’d like to see if we have time

Look online, DK Travel Guides

Keep a folder on Pinterest

Look For Deals

TravelZoo

Groupon

Living Social

Skyscanner

Hotel.com

What do you want to see?

List of must-sees

List of what you’d like to see, but only if time

Saving money can be done with little-known tips such as packing snacks, renting condos or homes outside of bigger cities or famous attractions, and being prepared to fly instead of drive if the airfare is cheaper — yes, it often is… I can fly from Fort Myers to BWI (Baltimore/ Maryland) for less than $100 round trip! Gas to get there is more, as well as wear-and-tear on the car! Look for deals for DIY travel on the cheap tips.

Where will you stay?

Hotels

Rental homes

Rental condos

With a friend

Where will you eat?

Restaurants

Bring food, nonperishables

Take water on the plane if you fly (must buy it after security point) or bring an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport for free

Roadside kiosks (depending on where you visit, this may be an inexpensive option).

Buy food to cook.

Sights