Vacations can be expensive. Especially when you are traveling to a popular place. But, you don’t have to break the bank to have your dream vacation. A ski vacation is one such popular vacation, and Breckenridge, Colorado is definitely the popular spot to be. But, you can have your dream vacation with a little planning and just knowing the right ways to save.Here are some quick tips to help you save:1. Save before the trip: First of all, start saving before the vacation. Frequently check airline deals to determine when the best rates will be. From what I’ve experienced, February and September seem to offer the best deals for travel. I’ve particularly heard the first weekend of February is the best-priced weekend for travel. Check daily deal sites as well. You may typically be signed up on these sites to find local deals where you live. But, several months before the vacation, consider signing up on these sites under the city you are planning to visit and look for deals to purchase before the trip.

2. Save on Food: We all love to eat out on vacation, and you can do that for cheaper by doing a little research ahead of time in several ways. First, find out the local restaurants with the best prices ahead of time, again save money if you purchased the daily deal sites ahead of time, and find out also which restaurants offer kids eat free deals and which day they are offered. And now that you’ve found some ways to eat out for the best deal, consider eating in as often as possible. Make it a priority to get to the store shortly after you arrive at your destination and stock up on some meals and snacks to save you money throughout the week. Now staying in a regular hotel doesn’t make it so easy to prepare meals, so I’d highly recommend staying in a vacation rental home.3. Save on Transportation/Gas: Save by making use of the free shuttle rides and free in county transportation.4. Save on Skiing: If you plan on skiing, definitely plan on getting packages. And again, by booking early and oftentimes by booking online you can receive discounts.5. Save on Entertainment: You may want to ski and obviously you will have to pay for that, but you can at least save elsewhere when you aren’t skiing by making use of the free activities offered, if you know what they are. Here’s a few to consider: free admission to the Summit Ski Museum, free gondola rides just to take in the view and relax for a bit, free mountain tours, free concerts, free sledding at Carter Park, and of course, making use of the best free thing, take in the scenery around and just enjoy exploring; always a free thing.

You are now on your way to the vacation you won’t forget. Now you can worry a little less about the money and focus more on the great time vacations are all about.