Your Time to Travel

Getting up, up and away

Are your feet itchy? Hanging out for a trip abroad, but don’t think you can afford it? With Osborne Yuille’s top tips for saving for a holiday, you can make your dreams a reality, without going into debt. 

Have a goal

Write your travel objectives down and stick them on the wall or the fridge. Alternatively find a world map and place stickers or thumbtacks on the places you want to see. It will motivate you to save hard and watch your spending.

Budget

Work out how much you think your trip will cost – including spending money – and determine how much you need to save per week to reach your goal. And then stick to it!

Get debt free

There is simply no point stashing away hard earned pennies, if you’re up to your eyeballs in credit card debt and paying excessive interest every month. Cut up the cards and eliminate your debt before you start saving! Find more getting out of debt strategies here.

Save, save, save

Every time you see something you would like to buy, stop and ask yourself if it’s a want or a need. Cut back on little luxuries. Over the course of a year that Caramel Frappuccino from Starbucks every morning can certainly add up. Bring your lunch to work or Uni and don’t eat out. Keep in mind the big picture. Saving can be a drag, but it’ll be worth it in the long run. New York, Barcelona, Tokyo…..here we come!

Shop around for the best deals on airfares, accommodation, tours etc.

Try not to travel in peak season (from June though to the end of August & December/school holidays) and keep in mind that departing/arriving mid week can also reduce the ticket cost. Book early for the most inexpensive tickets and take advantage of student concessions. Check out STA Travel for more travel tips.