While the holidays are a great time to go visit family and friends, it’s also one of the most expensive times; since everyone will be thinking the same thing and packing up to leave, hotels and restaurants know they can charge top dollar. Here are 10 ways to save while traveling with your family this holiday season:

Eat Well, For Cheap – Skip the fancy sit-down dinners, and start eating out, locally, for cheap. Not only will you be saving money, but you also get the full experience of the cities you are traveling to or through. Also, try to find food trucks whenever possible.

Pick Hotels That Serve Meals – Best way to get bang for your buck, is choose lodging that provides a meal.

Always Pick Rooms With Refrigerators – One of the best ways to save is to bring your own foods, however, bringing perishables like lunch meats won’t do any good [...]

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Drake Well Museum invites you to discover the birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. Explore our replica of Edwin Drake’s 1859 well and learn how its success launched a global industry.

Visit an operating central power oil lease, a standard drilling rig and more. Tour the museum’s new 10,000 sq. ft. interior exhibit, “There’s a Drop of Oil & Gas in Your Life Every Day!” Your senses will come alive as you see, hear, smell and feel petroleum, from its discovery to the present day and beyond. Immerse yourself in 150+ years of scientific discoveries, technological advances and social progress narrated by the people who lived it. You will discover the people, places and events of Pennsylvania’s petroleum industry in every image and artifact.

And, after soaking up all of Drake Well Museum’s history, enjoy the bike and hiking trails, fishing and [...]

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One of the biggest hiccups of long-distance travel is the dreaded layover, the kind where you have to change airlines at the speed of light. However, when done right this can actually be something that makes your trip easier, as hard to believe as that sounds.

First of all, sometimes booking your flight for multiple carriers can make the whole trip a whole lot less expensive. Also it allows you some flexibility on scheduling your wait time, since airlines can have varying schedules. Just be sure to cross-check the prices to make sure you’re getting the best deal, make sure that the flights are both from the same airport, and try to give yourself a manageable window between flights, so as not to stress yourself out.

Take the cost of the luggage transfer into account with the flight prices so that you’re prepared, or if at all possible, just take carry on bags to avoid [...]

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When exploring other places, especially in other countries, it is always a good idea to look into car rental services. You can encounter many hassles when you are out on a tour, but you can avoid this if you rent a car.

Though public transportation is widely available, such option can’t guarantee a relaxing and memorable vacation. There are several car rentals Miami services depending on the country or place of destination. By doing your homework, you can make a difference and save money that you can use for buying souvenirs or for other important items.

The Conveniences Offered by Car Rentals

The following are the conveniences that you can expect from car rental services:

• Most of these services are located near, or at the airport/terminal, while others can be found at the center of the city.
• You can explore remote locations [...]