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Planning The Perfect Spring Break On A Budget

February 10th, 2010 No comments

Every year, thousands of College students head to exotic island hot spots for spring break. Unfortunately, the recent economic conditions and the rise in the price of tuition have now left many students on a tight budget. Many students cannot afford the usual spring break exotic vacation destinations. Fortunately, there are many things a student can do to plan the perfect spring break vacation while on a budget.

1. When planning a spring break vacation, you should figure out how much you can afford to spend. Once you know how much you can afford, you can plan a vacation that will not have serious financial consequences. You should set the amount of money aside and stick to your budget. Do not take more money than you can afford to spend as you will likely spend it. As well, you should plan how you will spend your money on things like, transportation, food, entertainment, and other expenses. Wherever possible, use cash to buy your items instead of a credit card. You do not want to return from your trip and find yourself saddled with high credit card debt that you cannot afford.

2. Selecting the right vacation destination is a key component to helping you stick with your budget. Decide where you want to go for spring break. If you cannot afford a traditional exotic beach vacation, you should consider a more local destination. Miami and Las Vegas are fun places to vacation. They can also be more affordable destinations. The internet is full of travel sites that offer special spring break packages. Once you have decided on your destination, make sure you book early to ensure you get the best and cheapest deal.

3. Traveling alone or with one person can be expensive. Plan your vacation with a group of friends. You can often get great travel and hotel discounts if you book as a group. If you are traveling by car, travel with a group of friends so that you can share fuel costs. You can also share a hotel room. Having about four people per room will significantly cut down on the cost of accommodations. It can also be really fun staying together.

4. Restaurant costs can really take a bite out of the budget. Instead of dining out every day, get a hotel room that has a kitchenette and buy your food from a supermarket. If you do dine out, look for restaurants where you can get a cheap meal such as a fast food franchise restaurant. By doing so, this will significantly cut down on food expenses.

After calculating how much money you will need and you discover you still cannot afford a vacation, there are many other options to take advantage of such as going on a road trip with friends for a few days, visit family or friends, or take a day trip to another city or fun attraction such as an amusement park. No matter what destination you choose, you should have fun, relax, stay safe, and enjoy the break from your studies.

Adriana Noton is a freelance writer who specializes in providing great financial information for Canadians. When searching online for debt counselling or credit counselling, one of the many resources available is Consolidated Credit; offering a variety of debt counselling services and financial planning tools to help Canadians get their debts under control.

Hot Spots to Visit in Mexico: Acapulco, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta

April 27th, 2009 No comments

Now that the spring season is upon us and the summer heat will quickly be here, you are like anxious to start making plans for your well deserved vacation.

One gay destination that is growing in popularity that you will be thrilled to visit is Puerto Vallarta. Exactly what makes this destination so special? To begin with it is awesome. When you combine the wonderful climate, a captivating ocean bay, a lush jungle, excellent beaches and rugged mountains you get the ideal destination for a weekend getaway.

Puerto Vallarta is a small city. But don’t be quick to judge it by its size. Despite its small size, the city is truly a delightful city devoted to serve its visitors. This small city boasts of infrastructures of a modern resort while still retaining its old school Mexican charm.

This little city is home to excellent airports, charming restaurants, modern medical facilities, a supply of good drinking water, and a very safe environment, which makes this vacation destination seem like paradise. If you are a traveler that enjoys quaintness, but cant live without modern conveniences, then you have found your place.

If the benefits mentioned about Puerto Vallarta havent gotten your attention, then perhaps Acapulco is a better choice for you. Acapulco is about clear waters, sunny beaches as well as rugged mountains. It is a scheduled stop for cruise ships, a spring break destination and the perfect destination for gay couples or singles.

Opposite to Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco is famous for its flamboyant gay bars and clubs. Its gay bars may not be that refined or upscale as most big city clubs, but that is what makes Acapulco a unique experience.

The last, but definitely not least, gay destination that you should consider is Cancun. Many travelers agree that nothing compares to Cancun in regards to being one of the best gay travel destinations ever. Cancun is known as a haven for tourists, especially gay tourists.

The prime feature of this island is the nightlife. Upbeat and funky gay bars such as Karamba and Picante bar will light your nights up in Cancun.

The well known Karamba club is Cancuns largest gay disco while the Picante is the oldest gay bar. You will love to party to the tunes of local and international DJ under the stars in the open air disco. The Karamba has nightly performances featuring impersonators that dance to the latest tunes and drag queens that lip synch Broadways tunes. The party gets going nightly at 10:30 and will likely drag on to the wee hours of the morning.

Picante is a hot spot that has been cooking for 14 years. When you go to Picante you will see their Vegas showgirl style strippers, dancers, singers as well as the bar owner and emcee Mother Picante. If youre really lucky you might be able to catch the once a year beauty pageant that takes place during Carnival and be able to witness the crowning of The Queen.

When you travel to Cancun you will never be hungry. The city is filled with wonderful restaurants that serve cuisines of international and local flavors.

To make your gay vacation one that is completely unforgettable, Cancun has an abundance of gay friendly hotels. You can make reservations at resorts like the Melia Cancun, Villas Tacul Boutique Hotel, the Presidente Intercontinental or the fabulous Hyatt Cancun Caribe. No matter what you are looking for in accommodations, you will find it in Cancun.

Start packing your bags and buy yourself a ticket to a tropical paradise. Whether you choose to travel to Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta or Cancun you will definitely have a perfectly gay time.

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Enjoying Holidays and Spring Breaks in Cabo San Lucas

April 9th, 2009 No comments

Cabo San Lucas can be the perfect destination for those who want to make their college spring breaks very memorable. Cabo will not be called the Rolls Royce of college spring breaks for nothing.

Cabo is also a safe place to party. You can have fun and being treated nicely at the same time. These make Cabo San Lucas a good party place. The crowd in Cabo is very different from other parties that usually become wild and reckless.

Aside from a fun and entertainment, Cabo San Lucas is popular for being the safest destination for tourists in Mexico. With all the great pleasures of nature, the fun of safe partying and sports, the food, and just the right crowd, Cabo is indeed an ideal holiday destination.

Though some cases of misconducts are inevitable, the cases usually reported in Cabo are simple violations of the law like public urination. Cabo authorities are however very strict in imposing their laws, and tourists and travelers are expected to stick and obey to rules. They also implement strict rules against illegal drug possession and use.

Young and old alike who go to Cabo San Lucas for their spring break usually return the next year and the succeeding years. There are even those who started going to Cabo during their college years and still continue to return yearly, this time with their own families.

Having all the great qualities of a good vacation spot, Cabo San Lucas indeed provides a satisfying holiday to the expectations of travelers, guests and tourists and a satisfying spring break for college students.

Vacationing in Cabo has also evolved into something that is very easy to plan. Online information about the place is readily available and reservations and booking can be done online as well.

So if it is royal treatment you want in the midst of partying and fun during your spring break, then Cabo San Lucas is the perfect choice.

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Spring Break Travelers Flock to Ft. Lauderdale

April 9th, 2009 No comments

It’s that time again and college students are enjoying their annual Spring Break. Away from exams and writing long papers about Shakespeare and Edgar Allen Poe. Smart college students really get an “A” and move to the head of the class when they choose parksleepfly.com for their Spring Break trip to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Because they know they will save money on a package deal that just can’t be beat – and that they’ll stay in a great hotel that’s near everything they’ll want to enjoy while they are in Ft. Lauderdale.

Choosing parksleepfly.com means that your car is safely parked at an off airport parking facility during your Spring Break vacation. You don’t have to worry about asking a fraternity or sorority member to take you to the airport – only to have them not be able to do it at the last minute. Cabs are expensive and sometimes they simply don’t arrive on time – if they arrive at all. Having the control of driving you and your friends to the airport makes your trip a real breeze. You can leave when you arrive when you want and leave when you want.

College students staying in Ft. Lauderdale have several hotels to choose from in the parksleepfly.com family. Not every hotel is accepted in the parksleepfly.com hotel. When a hotel is a member of the parksleepfly.com family you know you’ll be staying in a quality hotel with excellent customer service – and great amenities like a complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless high-speed Internet in each room.

Customers staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport enjoyed their stay. Many have given them a five-star rating. It’s easy to see why:

This hotel is minutes from the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades Cruise Port, Las Olas Boulevard boutique shopping, Sawgrass Mills, Dolphin Stadium and the lovely South Florida beaches Spring Break students love so much!

The Hilton Garden Inn exceeded my expectations in customer service, cleanliness, and started our cruise off on a very good note. I will parksleepfly.com and this hotel again. Sincerely, Mark Gilley.

- Mark G.

Hotel was above expectations and the staff very attentive and helpful.

- Joan L.

Also in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida are the Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale – Airport South FLL and Residence Inn Ft. Lauderdale Plantation. Each of these hotels has been popular with parksleepfly.com guests.

Deals on Hotels, Car Rentals, and More For Spring Break

February 19th, 2009 No comments

Searching the internet I found some great Travel related deals going on right now for Spring Break. There are some really good deals here for your pleasure.

Great Hotel Deals

Save big at Expedia with these hot lodging deals: Hotels from $13! Expires – 2/25/09

Ends Soon: Save up to 30% on Los Angeles hotels & vacations! – Expires 2/24/09

Last-minute Vegas values: Hotels from only $37, vacations from $172 – Expires 2/25/09

Last-minute Orlando deals: Hotels from $37, vacations from $222 – Expires – 2/25/09

Airfare Deals:

Pack your bags & go with Last Minute International Flights from $127+! Expires – 2/22/09

Caribbean and Mexico sale: Fly Roundtrip from $105+ Expires – 2/22/09

Car Rental Deals:

Hertz Car rental savings: Free weekend day with 3+ day rental. – Expires 3/31/09

Enjoy, Henry