{"id":286,"date":"2019-12-17T15:30:18","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T15:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ladintax.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/17\/savings-strategies-for-travel-at-home-or-abroad\/"},"modified":"2019-12-17T15:30:18","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T15:30:18","slug":"savings-strategies-for-travel-at-home-or-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ladintax.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/17\/savings-strategies-for-travel-at-home-or-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Savings Strategies for Travel, at Home or Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

Here\u2019s an idea for restless young adults and adventurous
\nretirees alike: Get paid to live in Italy.<\/p>\n

The region of Molise, east of Rome, has more than 100 underpopulated
\nvillages that are fading away due to migration to larger cities. These
\ncommunities \u2014 some are walled, medieval towns set among olive groves and green
\npastures \u2014 have put out a global offer to recruit new residents. \u00a0The region will pay people the equivalent of
\n$770 a month (for up to three years) to move there and start up a small business
\nto contribute to the local economy.1<\/sup> Ever dreamed of owning an inn,
\nrestaurant, book or boutique store?<\/p>\n

If that region of Italy doesn\u2019t appeal, several others are willing
\nto sell you an Italian villa for about $1; you just need to agree to renovate
\nyour new home within a certain time frame.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not interested in relocating permanently, but you
\nwould like to stay somewhere long enough to live like a local, check out the
\nresidential options at Airbnb.com. Some rentals offer up to a 50% discount if
\nyou book for at least a month, while others may drop another 5% if you book at
\nleast two months in advance.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

Staying longer in fewer places eliminates many of the
\nhassles of traveling. You can stop living out of a suitcase and avoid spending
\nhalf a day or more catching planes, trains or buses or driving place to place.
\nYou can develop favorite caf\u00e9s and stores, getting to know the proprietors and
\nlocals for tips on the best places to eat, shop and tour. By staying in one
\nlocation, you may save money on accommodations, travel lighter by washing and
\nre-wearing clothes, and even save on your food budget by eating \u201cat home.\u201d4<\/sup><\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re inclined to stay a spell in another
\nlocation, you might as well volunteer to do some good. One of the latest trends
\nis \u201cenvironmental travel,\u201d where visitors spend time helping clean, plant or
\nbuild in natural areas such as farms, wildlife habitats or national parks.5<\/sup><\/p>\n

Another travel industry trend is themed trips. For example,
\nculinary travel involves exploring the local cuisine via cooking classes,
\neating in private homes or at farm-to-table venues, or trying activities like truffle
\nhunting. Other popular themes include the expansion of the \u201cGirls Night Out\u201d
\ninto a longer getaway, or \u201cuntouristed\u201d excursions to remote, unpopulated regions
\nin such places as Borneo, Greenland or Oman.6<\/sup><\/p>\n

Not everyone can afford an extensive vacation, particularly
\nif you live on a fixed income. If that isn\u2019t an option, consider other ways you
\ncan enjoy luxury without the travel. For example, glam up the thrifty
\n\u201cstaycation\u201d option.<\/p>\n

Save up a specific amount of money and choose a long weekend
\none or more times a year when you indulge at home like you\u2019re on vacation. Go
\nto the most expensive restaurant in town. Have a spa day. Spring for a tee time
\nat an upscale golf resort. And don\u2019t skimp when you\u2019re dining at home on
\nstaycation, either; buy things that don\u2019t usually fit into your grocery budget,
\nlike crab legs, expensive cheeses, berries and fine wine.7<\/sup><\/p>\n

Then revel in how much you\u2019re saving by not paying for
\ntravel or accommodations.<\/p>\n

Content prepared by Kara Stefan
\nCommunications.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 <\/sup>Silvia Marchetti. CNN. Sept. 12, 2019. \u201cThese Italian
\ntowns in Molise will pay you $27,000 to move there.\u201d https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/molise-italy-pay-to-move\/index.html<\/a>. Accessed Nov. 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

2 <\/sup>Silvia Marchetti. CNN. April 18, 2019. \u201cBuying a $1
\nItaly dream house just got even easier.\u201d https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/italy-one-euro-home-websites\/index.html<\/a>. Accessed Nov. 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

3 <\/sup>Airbnb.com. https:\/\/www.airbnb.com<\/a>. Accessed Nov. 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

4 <\/sup>Craig Makepeace. Y Travel. Oct. 4, 2018. \u201c52 ways to
\nsave money on travel.\u201d https:\/\/www.ytravelblog.com\/how-to-save-money-on-travel\/#3_Spend_More_Time_in_Fewer_Places<\/a>. Accessed Nov. 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

5 <\/sup>Adventure Student Travel. \u201c10 Most Important Travel
\nTrends for 2020.\u201d https:\/\/www.adventurestudenttravel.com\/10-most-important-travel-trends-for-2020\/<\/a>. Accessed Nov. 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

6 <\/sup>Lea Lane. Forbes. Oct. 18, 2019. \u201c6 Emerging Trends
\nFor 2020 Upscale Travelers Among Key Findings In New Virtuoso Report.\u201d https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/lealane\/2019\/10\/18\/6\u2013emerging-trends-for-2020-upscale-travelers-among-key-findings-in-new-virtuoso-report\/<\/a>. Accessed Nov. 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

7 <\/sup>Valerie Lai. NerdWallet. Oct. 12, 2018. \u201cYour
\nMoney-Saving Guide to Holiday Vacations (or Staycations).\u201d https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/blog\/travel\/money-saving-guide-holiday-vacation\/<\/a>. Accessed Nov. 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

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