To Check my bag or not check my bag. That IS the question

Most of the time I find myself questioning whether or not to buy more than economy ticket for the airline I will be taking to Las Vegas. Anymore, it seems like many airliners are creating tiers of boarding passes in order to "make flying easier."

Case in point, Frontier Airlines offers three tiers of boarding pass. If you buy the second or third tier, they "wave your bag fee" for up to two (2) luggage pieces that are checked at the ticket counter. Although tempting, let's do some math.

The price difference between economy and tier 2 is approximately $30. When I travel to Vegas [because I like to consider myself an experienced traveler], I will check one luggage that is within the airlines guidelines (weight limits, dimensions, etcetera]. Checking a bag costs $20...Need I say more.

Now, I am in no way condemning how airlines do business these days, but be smart when booking that airline ticket. If money can be saved and spent on your actual vacation [or saved in general], then I would highly recommend it. Don't leap at a deal on any airline just because the lights are flashing and whistles are going off in that "Deal of the Day E-blast." Be smart and you will be amazed at how flying will be less expensive.

Be Smart. Play Hard. Have Fun.

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One must research to save

Okay, so this post doesn't apply to just Las Vegas, but I find this question daunting every time it's asked:

"I just don't think we can afford to travel this year. You're so lucky that you find all these travel deals. I can't find any of them."

I've said it before, the old saying, "Rome wasn't built in a day," seems to leave people's minds more often than not when tasks seem difficult. The truth is a pocketbook friendly vacation takes time and planning. I never hurry up and book a trip to Vegas prior to doing my homework on travel arrangements. Honestly, I will probably research flights for months on end until I feel the best deal presents itself. Like we've mentioned before, a vacation cannot be a last minute thing if you want to budget. Do research and I promise, the deals will present themselves on how to get to your destination in a more budget friendly style.

I'll see you in Las Vegas!

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