Cheap Travel Tips

With the dollar as it is, surely everyone is considering a sneaky trip somewhere pretty, to take advantage of the record exchange. Even if you don’t have lots of spare money, travel is without a doubt one of the best ways to broaden our horizons, grab some new life experiences and just get out there. Here are some ideas on how to do it on the cheap, inspired by Yahoo! Finance.

 

How to avoid fees and charges when travelling abroad

This post is proudly supported by the Commonwealth Bank’s Travel Money Card.

Travelling overseas is a chance to have fun, experience new things and really soak up the atmosphere of another culture. The trick to ensuring all of the above, is limiting the number of things you have to worry about, both back home and while abroad.

One of the biggest challenges is always how to handle the money situation. You require the ability to pay for hotels, hire cars, shopping sprees and more. You also need access to local cash for the occasions where a card just won’t cut it. Fees and charges when doing the above can really eat into your spending money, especially if you are using an everyday credit or debit card.

By using a prepaid travel money card, you are able to limit the fees and charges associated with overseas spending – however, it definitely pays to be smart in how you use your card to ensure maximum return.

Here is how to avoid fees and charges when using your travel money card abroad.

 

Top tips for money smart travellers

This post is proudly supported by the Commonwealth Bank’s Travel Money Card.

Managing your money while travelling can be tricky. Everything comes at a cost – from paying for your nightly accommodation to buying daily meals, you will often find that money gets spent faster while travelling than just about any other time.

As a result of this heightened spending, it pays to be money smart while abroad. You need to be proactive with your personal finances to maximise the money you do have.

Here are some top tips for been a money smart traveller.

 

The rapid growth of travel money cards

This post is proudly supported by the Commonwealth Bank’s Travel Money Card.

Thousands of Australians are preparing to visit London for the 2012 Olympic Games over the coming months, taking the opportunity to see some better weather (hopefully) and catch a glimpse of our athletes in action while enjoying a small break away.

As Australians begin their travel, prepaid travel cards are proving to be a popular payment choice for many travellers, as they provide a convenient, cost effective and secure way of spending and accessing money overseas.