Savvy travelers know that the cheapest hotel normally isn’t
the best hotel—but sometimes the most expensive one isn’t, either. They also
know that there’s a time to stick to your guidebook and a time to stray off the
beaten path. After all, some of the best memories from your trip might come
from places you’ll never read about in a brochure. To make the most of your
vacation, there’s only one rule: do it the smart way.
Traveling smart doesn’t just mean managing your money; it
also means managing your time, energy, and resources. It means knowing when to splurge and knowing when to save. It means checking out that tiny museum on
a quiet side street while everyone else is cramming into the must-see tourist
attraction, then hitting the big attractions after the crowds are gone. It
means taking shortcuts, finding bargains, discovering hidden travel treasures, and coming back
home with plenty of money and plenty of memories. To do that, you can’t just
travel well—you have to travel smart.
Ty Treadwell is a professional writer and lifelong travel
buff who has sold over 150 articles and essays. He has written for Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, the ASU Travel Guide, Destination Marriott, Points
North, the CBS web site, and many other media outlets.
Contact me at ty@smart-trips.net
Contact me at ty@smart-trips.net
