Summer vacations are a lot of fun, so don’t let these added costs ruin your trip!
It’s that time of year: summer vacation! If you’re like most people, you have been planning and mapping out a summer trip since the first snowfall of last winter. There are a lot of elements that make up planning for a vacation, but have you considered all of the unexpected costs that may arise while on vacation?
Milledgeville State Bank wants you and your family to have a great vacation. Consider the following costs before you take off to help avoid paying more than you anticipated while on vacation:
Getting around- getting to your destination is one thing, getting around while you’re there is another. Depending on where you are vacationing to, you may be okay with walking from place to place. However, looking up the local transportation system may be helpful or even setting up a rental car for when you land in the airport.
Activities and events – so your destination city’s annual jazz festival is this weekend and you just happen to be a jazz aficionado? Plan a little extra into your budget for these last-minute activities.
Tipping and gratuities- working with a lot of service people during your trip, opportunities to tip are plentiful, so be sure to factor this in when thinking about how much cash you need.
Food and drink- unless you are headed to an all-inclusive resort, your food will have be planned and purchased for each meal. It may be a good idea to always have snacks around for those moments of immediate hunger!
Internet- You may think you have gotten a good deal on a hotel room, but it might not include Internet costs. If you are not prepared to go without the internet, you may have to pay an extra daily or weekly fee to access your hotel’s Internet.
Emergencies- whether your emergency is a loss of a debit card or an unexpected trip to the hospital, it is important to consider back up options and “plan B’s” in case of various emergencies.
We hope that these tips have helped you further prepared for you exciting summer vacation! Wherever you go this summer, we hope you and your family have a wonderful trip!
Milledgeville State Bank
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