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When my husband and I launched our “get out of debt” program, one thing I absolutely did not want to give up was our annual holiday. We had so many wonderful memories of time spent travelling together. I just couldn’t imagine not looking forward to a holiday adventure every year.
This may sound like a cliche, but we found that the most important part of a holiday is not the destination, but the time we spend together as a family. Since my husband and I decided to get our debt under control and omitted travelling holidays, we’ve discovered some great alternatives to our annual trips. It may take a little research to find something to suit your family, but I promise you it will be well worth the effort.
One year we stayed home and used some of the time to complete projects around the house. This doesn’t sound too exciting, but we were thrilled when the projects were done. No more thinking about things we needed to do - they were done! We spent the rest of the time visiting friends and family and just relaxing at home. When we returned to work, we didn’t carry the stress that often comes with a holiday trip.
A good way to spend your holiday is to pretend you’re a tourist. If you were visiting your city, what would you want to see? Your local newspaper is a good source of local entertainment news. You can also search the Internet for ideas of places to visit in and around your town. You’ll probably be surprised at the fun and inexpensive things you can do without travelling to another part of the country.
If you have family members or good friends in another city, ask them if they’d like to trade houses for a week. You can each travel to the other’s home for a free place to stay while you visit the attractions there. You’ll have the luxury of having a complete kitchen to prepare your meals - and save lots of money on food. Of course, you can always visit some of the local restaurants, too.
Use your creativity, and you’re sure to come up with some fabulous plans for your next holiday. You’ll be pleased with all the money you save and will probably discover some great entertainment you would have otherwise missed.
My suggestion for you:
Think of ways you can stay at home and still have an exciting holiday. You’ll be able to have a relaxing time and reconnect with your family. The amount of money you save will make it even better!
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Posted 6th July 2009 at 2:14 pm

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