Tightwad Travel Secrets
My wife and I are frugal at heart. This means, over the years, we’ve found deals and tricks that have us vacationing at a fraction of the cost of what most expect to spend. Last year, we honeymooned with our daughter in Gatlinburg while the Smokey Mountains were literally smoking. You’d be amazed at how much room and attraction rates get reduced when an area is battling wildfires. Of course, when we decided on this destination, we didn’t plan on the flames. We were glad we decided to stay the course, though, because our being there seemed to brighten the day of every merchant we encountered. It meant personalized attention and more fun for much less than we imagined. Thinking different than the usual is what we find works best. Most go to amusement parks when it’s warm. You can enjoy the rides a lot more without the lines and […]