All-inclusive trips save money and are easy. These promotions often include a room, transportation and food and drink expenses.

Carpool with friends to save money on gas. The environment might thank you.

Sneak as many people into a hotel room as possible. Stay in hotels that offer free continental breakfast in the morning and actually wake up for it!

Just say no to McDonald’s. Pack food to bring on the trip so there are no stops to waste money on dreaded fast food.

If possible, stay at a relative or a friend’s house wherever the destination is. You may be lucky enough to receive some free money!

If you plan on hitting the bars, drink beforehand to avoid a huge tab, or go to happy hour. Drinks can get quite expensive, especially with the tips.

Stay out of trouble. Going to jail is not cheap, and definitely not fun.