With the summer holiday just around the corner，it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations．Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket：

Travel off-season

Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts．During the peak season，the hotel and flight prices increase quickly，and you'll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists．（36）___

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Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms．Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding．Stay with the locals．If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period，renting a small apartment is a good choice．

Eat like a local

Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new？（38）___During your family trip，try new food where the locals eat．This will not just save money，but also provide you with a new and different experience．For smaller meals and snacks，avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout．

Don't hesitate to bargain

Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything．Clothes，travel goodies，souvenirs，etc．are very expensive at these places．（39）___ Bargain hard to get the best price．

Choose local transportation

（40）___ Instead，take buses，railways or subways，which are always cheaper．If you are planning to stay for a while，you can consider renting a car．Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot．

A．Save on hotels．

B．Surf the Internet while traveling．

C．Therefore，avoid buying anything there．

D．So it's best to find out when the off-season starts．

E．Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs．

F．For this reason，you shouldn't feel ashamed to ask for bargains．

G．As a tour