Travelling can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be, and nobody understands that better than the cast of Travel Guides.
They have gathered several expert hacks for saving money on holidays, and Kevin has a specific insider tip for securing a best budget holiday recommendations by watching the video above.
Kevin and Janetta have spent a lifetime travelling, and there was one airline hack the duo considered keeping a secret, at least for a moment.
“I really shouldn’t say this because everybody will get onto it…” Kevin began.
But he eventually spilled on just how to get business class flights for less:
“If you’re flying economy go for an airport upgrade. You don’t always get it because seats aren’t always available but if they are, you can pay at the airport to go into business class and it’s a lot cheaper than booking business class.”
Even as ‘travel snobs’, Kevin and Janetta admitted that sometimes you have to “sacrifice the luxuries”.
Their recommendation is to choose a budget airline and save on airfare so that you can spend more on your accommodation and <a Book in advance! The more you book in advance, the cheaper the holiday is going to be."
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Matt and Brett advised being savvy when it came to luxury experiences.
“You don’t have to stay at an expensive hotel to drink at their bar,” Brett said.
While Matt added in their own experience they “had amazing drinks at places [they] could never afford to stay.”
For those who are highly budget-conscious, Brett believes overnight transportation is the best way to go.
“It saves you a night’s accommodation. A night on the sleeper train was fantastic. It gets a bit rocky but you get used it and then you wake up and you’re there at your next <a
Karly and Bri’s top tip was to select a destination where your Australian dollar goes further.
The Fren family agreed with that sentiment, adding that as long as it was clean and well-located, hostel accommodation did the job perfectly.
Teng couldn’t agree more, stating, “Don’t waste your money on accommodation because you’re asleep anyway!”
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