Vacation Planning
Everyone likes to take a vacation, whether it is far or near. We all like the time off. Some people unfortunately plan their vacation so poorly that they end up more stressed on vacation than at their job.
I do not recommend you take along too much money. If it should get stolen, there is no replacing it. But, taking along a debit card is a good idea. Just keep track of each expense as it happens and subtract it from your savings. If for some reason you need to use a credit card, do the same. Track all of your expenses and pay the card off once you get home.
Vacation Budget Planner
There are far too many categories to create a complete list. Some people prefer to take a hiking vacation, while others do stay-cations. The idea here is to budget for what you need, save the money and then enjoy your vacation. Your vacation will be less stressful if you have the money needed, rather than coming home to a huge credit card bill that takes you months to pay off.
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Vacation Budget |
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| Expense Item | Amount Needed | Amount Saved |
| Plane Tickets | $ | $ |
| Hotel | $ | $ |
| Food, all | $ | $ |
| Car Rental | $ | $ |
| Cloths | $ | $ |
| Parking/Chauffeur | $ | $ |
| Toiletries | $ | $ |
| Day Trips | $ | $ |
| Luggage | $ | $ |
| Passport | $ | $ |
| Gifts | $ | $ |
| Travelers Checks | $ | $ |
| Credit/Debit Card | $ | $ |
| Savings | $ | $ |
| Medications | $ | $ |
| $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | |
| Total | $ | $ |
