We are right in the midst of summer and that means that most of us have at least a little bit of the travel bug fluttering about. Unfortunately the cost of travel has gone up and many of us don’t feel like we can afford to do the traveling that we wish we could do. Luckily, it’s possible to reduce the costs of travel so that we don’t have to completely miss out on our summer trips.

Here are some ways to reduce the cost of summer travel:

• Make friends with people in the travel industry. People who work at airlines and cruise ships can often get wholesale travel deals for their loved ones.
• Do a lot of cost comparisons. Rates differ between online portals like Expedia, Travelocity and NetTrav so compare them carefully before you decide which one to go with.
• Cash in your credit card rewards. You can go to some great Platinum One Destinations just by spending the points that you’ve already earned.
• Reduce the length or miles of your trip. A shorter trip or a closer destination will cost you a lot less than your typical summer vacation.
• Look for free activities. All destinations offer free events so try to incorporate those into the itinerary to reduce travel costs.

You don’t have to give up on summer vacation. You just need to find a way to reduce what it costs so it doesn’t break the bank for you to go.

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