Vacations: Save Before You Set Sail

Your mind wanders to crisp-blue skies and romantic sunsets, salty ocean breezes, and sand between your toes. Then your telephone rings and you snap back to reality. There are no blue skies or ocean breezes, just your computer monitor staring you down. Do you need a vacation? 

Budgets are tight, but with some disciplined planning and money-saving tricks, that dream vacation can become a reality.

Be careful with plastic. Don't finance your entire vacation on your credit card. That doesn't mean it's off limits, but relying solely on plastic will only lead to stress and heavy interest charges down the road. 

Save, save, save. Try to set aside some of every paycheck in a TCU Vacation Club account. Decide how much you want to have on hand to start your trip. Divide that total by the number of paychecks until vacation, then save that amount in your vacation account. If you are not able to save this much, take a look at your spending habits. Are there places you can make cuts? 

Plan ahead. Booking airfare, hotels, and rental cars in advance could save you a bundle. Consider using public transportation to save cash on a rental car or taxis. And, travel midweek for the best deals. A TCU Travel Representative can also help you plan ahead.   

Talk to TCU Travel. TCU Travel Representatives have been to destinations all over the world so wherever you want to go, chances are they've been there. And don't forget, if you have a TCU Visa® Check Card, you can DOUBLE your rebate when you book travel services through TCU Travel!

Save money and secure your dream vacation. Let TCU Travel help.