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You’ve been saving and have finally made it to your destination, but now you want to make sure you don’t overspend while on the trip. Following these tips can help you return home with some savings left.

Make a daily budget 

If you want to stick to a budget while traveling, you'll need to create a budget. Consider how long you will be away and estimate how much you want to spend per day. Some days you may go over, but you may make up for this by having some less expensive days. If you don’t pay attention to how much you’re spending, you could run out of money a lot sooner than intended. 

Cut back 

Find ways to cut back without losing your whole vacation experience. Can you plan to cook a couple of meals instead of eating out for every meal?  Plan a few smaller excursions or find free activities to enjoy to save money. Doing your research will help you find deals on some activities. Think about the things you will remember most from your trip. Will it be the $100 dinners or spending less on a once-in-a-lifetime activity? 

If you don’t need it, don’t buy it 

Sometimes it can be tempting to buy even the smallest trinket as a souvenir. Try to keep these purchases to a minimum. Think about the space you have in your suitcase to travel back with these items. Consider whether you will enjoy these things when you’re back home. Of course, if it’s something you have always been wanted - go for it! 

Don’t give up 

Sticking to any budget is not easy, but don’t lose sight of why you are trying to stay on track. We all deserve to splurge sometimes, but not all the time. Traveling does not always have to be five-star hotels. Take in the experience of where you are and explore!