When you choose a destination, try to avoid tourist traps. Trips to landmarks and natural wonders are the best kind as it usually doesn t cost anything to look at them. Things like Disney World are fun but not when you are looking for inexpensive travel. Amusement parks and the like are going to drain the money out of your wallet like a sieve. Look for state parks, especially when going to the beach.
State parks have the best deals and lowest admission prices.
If you do go to an amusement park, bring your own lunch. Amusement park food is usually double the cost of food in the real world. Most parks allow you to picnic and have areas designated for it as well. Even if you have to leave the park to drive up the road to a local fast food restaurant you can save yourself a good deal of money and still return to the park afterwards. You may want to consider camping as an alternative to getting a hotel room.