EnglishCentral Tourism Coursebook - EFL Classroom 2.0

How To Travel CheaplyHow To Travel Cheaply.Just because you're short on cash, doesn't mean you can't see the world.You will need: Patience to sniff out the best deals, willingness to rough it, and the abilityto be flexible. Optional: A budget travel guidebook.Step 1: Use travel consolidators on - and off-line.They snatch up empty airline seats, andunsold cruise cabins, and resell them at a great discount. ________ to receive informationon last-minute deals. Call hotels directly to see if you can negotiate a cheaper rate.Step 2: Consider youth hostels, especially in the more _________________cities aroundthe world. You'll sacrifice privacy, but you'll save a bundle. If you live in a popular traveldestination, consider swapping homes with someone.Step 3: Rely on street food vendors for most of your meals. If you like to eat out, makelunch your daily restaurant treat instead of ________________.Step 4: Check out student rates on bus and rail passes. Be a "voluntourist" in a countryyou'd like to visit. You'll get to explore a new culture while helping out the __________sand maybe, even wrangle some school credit for the experience.Step 5: Be flexible. Monday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper thanweekend fares, and save a bundle by flying into a less popular city, and then catching atrain, or driving to your d_________ed destination.Step 6: Vacation in the off-season, when prices are cheaper and you don't have to fightthe crowds. Did you know? According to one survey, French air travelers ____________safety as less important than getting a cheap seat.