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Step 1
Villa in SicilyChoose your dream location, if it's not already firmly etched in your mind. So you want to travel to Italy, but which part? Or if you already know it has to be Tuscany, look for a villa with the perfect view. Figure out how much you'll need to spend on accommodations for your dream vacation.
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Step 2
Make note of the events or activities you want to attend or participate in while you're on your vacation. Is it a soccer game in Barcelona, or a hike up Mount Everest? Perhaps you'd rather visit all the best beaches on Eleuthera during your stay on the island. Figure out the costs or entrance fees.
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Step 3
Find out how much the restaurants and eateries you'll try will cost. This will be an estimate, so figure out a basic range that reflects what you'll likely spend based on meal prices and your eating out plans.
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Step 4
Think about transportation to and from your vacation spot and travel during your stay. research ticket prices, mileage and gas costs for road trips, rental cars, ferry fees and any other transportation expenses for this category of your vacation budget.
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Step 5
Add in the costs for friends or family that will accompany you if you're paying, unless your dream vacation is going solo or being paid for by another rich relative.
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Step 6
Decide on an amount for your shopping budget. For some, this will be next to nothing, but for others, it could cost more than your transportation. Don't forget about gifts for family back home who didn't get to go on your dream vacation.
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Step 7
Create a budget based on your research for each of the categories discussed above. Add them up and you'll see the grand total for your dream vacation budget. Now, add about five to 10 percent for "incidentals" or unforeseen expenses. So, if your dream vacation budget comes in at $3,000, add another $150-$300 to be safe.















Comments
Cherst1031 said
on 8/20/2008 Well organized and helpful info.
only1special1 said
on 7/25/2008 Great advice! Thanks!
BeautyAholic said
on 7/24/2008 wonderful tips, thank you so much
MidniteWriter said
on 7/7/2008 Knowing the expense you are facing is half the battle. Thanks for the ideas!
Pixie1976 said
on 7/6/2008 AH I should have read this before going on vacation. lol