Mexico is one of the most popular vacation destinations in North America. Apart from its rich cultural diversity, Mexico is also blessed with lovely beaches, great city or town vibe, and charming people. What more could a traveler want? I know. Cheap Mexico vacations are always better than expensive ones. When you’re a cheapskate, that is, and there’s nothing wrong with being one.
Who said traveling on a budget limits your vacation fun? It may seem impossible but there are ways for you to have the most out of cheap Mexico vacations. Just follow these money-saving tips that scroungers, bloggers, and scavengers all over the world have practiced:
How to Save on Food
Believe it or not, the single biggest expense you’ll be dealing with when on cheap Mexico vacations is food. You may be able to stop yourself from buying every conceivable piece of souvenir that goes your way, but you can never stop the urge to eat. Face it. You’re bound to get hungry and when you get hungry, you’re bound to spend money on food. And food in a foreign country can be expensive since you don’t know where to get them cheap.
Cheap Mexico vacation packages that are inclusive of food and beverages can be a bargain. You pay for the hotel accommodation plus food and drinks, and in some cases, plus activities, all for the price of one. But considering that you’ll be staying in a hotel or a resort, it goes without saying that the list price is going to be a hotel list price as well. Not good if you are looking for real cheap Mexico vacations. So your alternative is to find a hostel that lets you work in return for board and food.
If you can’t find any soon enough, then consider carrying rice around in your backpack. Rice is good. Not too heavy and doesn’t carry any funky smells. It doesn’t spoil easily either. And the great plus to this cheap Mexico vacation food tip is that rice always forms a basis for your meal.
Eating loads of cereal, bread, porridge, quick oats, and doughnuts are a cheap way of filling up your stomach during breakfast. Asking for seconds on the plane can also come in handy, especially if you carry around a plastic or paper bag for anything you can save for later. But the best lifesaver of all when on cheap Mexico vacations is ‘all you can eat’ offers.
How to Save on Transportation
Transportation is the second biggest cost you’ll be faced with when looking for cheap Mexico vacations. Fortunately, it is something that you can avoid spending too much on by following these tips.
* Pick a place that is close to everything; the beach, shopping, entertainment, and other sights you may want to check out.
* Walk as much as possible.
* Look into courier flights.
* Research bus pass options.
Plus, if you time your flights with mealtimes, you can save a lot on food. That is if you don’t mind airline food too much.
There are many more ways for you to save on cheap Mexico vacations. Lucky for you, Mexico is a place that has something for everyone, cheapskate or not.
