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3. Just because you have a coupon for Holiday Inn doesn't mean every Holiday Inn will accept it. Call in advance and make sure that particular hotel will take it - if not, look for another place that does or try another place to stay. 4. Go to resorts in the off-season. You can visit just before the season rates begin or just after they end. They’ll be less crowded and less expensive. 5. Look in the paper for people selling weeks or renting out resort condos, cottages, etc. Staying a week at a nice condominium might save you money over a fancy hotel. But be sure to ask about prices and amenities and extra charges. And compare the prices with the local hotels or inns. A cottage might be good for a large group. Shop around and be prepared to haggle with the renter. You might get very competitive rates. 6. Take vacations closer to home or at home. There are so many places to see locally that most people don’t take the time to visit. There may even be some tourist hot spots nearby you haven’t seen. You can drive there and even take a day trip. Again, your local library may have passes to the museums, etc. if you just reserve them in advance. 7. Find someone to travel with you and split the costs. Going single is much more expensive, especially with accommodations. 8. Got friends in Phoenix? Go visit them! You'll have a place to stay, and you'll get someone to show you around, too. Then, when they visit you, you can return the favor if you feel so obliged.
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