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Saving for and Planning a Vacation

The Motley Fool has some good advice for anyone planning to take a trip to France. Moreover, many of the tips are applicable to trips to any vacation destination. It suggests five easy steps that include careful budgeting and how to save to cover your travel budget. It also tells you how to find the cheapest arfares.

The recommended step on lodging includes, "If you're going with friends, consider renting a house together. You'll save on both lodging and food." This is a good recommendation that applies to travel to many European locations as well as travel within the US. It has been true for some time, but with the large price increases imposed by hotels this year it is more true than ever.