The Search for Atlantis: Day 4

10 Budget-Friendly Travel Hacks for a Week-Long Getaway

These simple tips helped me save up to $1000 on my trip to the Azores this past week

Rui Alves
Globetrotters
Published in
6 min readOct 27, 2022

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Rui Alves on his visit to the Caldeira volcano in the Portuguese island of Faial in the Azores.
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The Azores are the perfect place for a budget-friendly holiday. Although they’re not as well-known as some of their European counterparts, the Portuguese islands are home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

They’re also an excellent destination for people who don’t want to spend much money on travel.

Just make sure you know how to get there, and take a few minutes to read how you can save more than $1,000 (easy).

Do your homework!

A little research can save you a lot of money.

There are many ways to save money when traveling without skipping out on the fun. The key is not spending money on things you don’t need and forgoing purchases that aren’t important to you.

Here are some things to consider when looking for the best deals on your trip.

1. Look for off-season deals

The off-season is a great time to travel because it’s less crowded, and the weather is cooler. It’s also when you can find better…

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Rui Alves
Rui Alves

Written by Rui Alves

Portugal native, language teacher, linguist, coach, published author, editor & international book awards judge. Digital ronin, musician, and alchemist of sound.

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