{"id":1582,"date":"2016-05-16T13:43:59","date_gmt":"2016-05-16T12:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=1582"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:07:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:07:03","slug":"how-to-save-for-your-dream-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/how-to-save-for-your-dream-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving for Your Dream Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

It happens to us all. When the travel bug bites, the feeling goes deep and we can\u2019t shake it until travel plans are set in motion.\u00a0Wanderlust.\u00a0<\/em>Whether it\u2019s summer vacation or you\u2019re just in a rut and need a change, travelling is a fun, exciting, character-building adventure!<\/p>\n

But how do we afford to pay for the holiday?<\/h2>\n

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With bills and loans to pay every month, it\u2019s no wonder why it\u2019s tempting to just charge your trip on your credit card or dip into savings.\u00a0But put down that plastic: there is another way! Some simple planning will save you enough to be on that plane, train or bus in no time.<\/p>\n

Make saving automatic.<\/h2>\n

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Budgets are often a tough sell. While it\u2019s important to know your income and expenses, budgets tend to drain your valuable time and energy, and often aren\u2019t realistic. The key, instead, is to make your saving automatic! New York Times bestselling author David Bach has written about finance habits for years and says the best strategy is to make your saving \u201cautomatic.\u201d In this case, that means setting up a separate account specifically for your travel dreams in addition to your everyday chequing or savings account.<\/p>\n

Once you get paid, a portion of your paycheque will be transferred directly from your everyday account to your travel account without you having to do anything! Most banks offer three options for setting up a new account:<\/p>\n