DO reserve a hotel suite with a kitchenette or even a condo so that you can make your own meals and save on dining out (this makes most sense if you are traveling with several other people, if you are staying in one place for more than a few nights, or if you are going to a place like Maui where condo rentals are plentiful and inexpensive).
DON'T forget that online coupons from sites like Groupon, LivingSocial, TravelZoo, and Zozi can help you save big (often as much as 90%) on deals at restaurants on vacation as well as at home.
DO take advantage of all the freebies that are included with your hotel room: if there is a coffee maker with complimentary coffee in your hotel room, go ahead and use it. And if a continental breakfast is included in the cost of your room, by all means, enjoy that, too!
DON'T overlook places that welcome your kids with wonderful freebies. For example, Loews Hotels have children stay free, eat free, and see a movie for free; Holiday Inns lets kids stay and eat free.
DO sign up for a restaurant discount card - it can save you lots of money at home and when you travel.
DON'T just do dinner. Instead, make lunch your main meal of the day since most restaurants have a lower priced mid-day menu (but the food is often the same).
DO bring your own snacks into theme parks, museums, etc. whenever possible.
DON'T forget that you can often save money if you skimp and splurge strategically at restaurant meals. An example, order tap water instead of a fancy bottle of water, but order the most fabulous dessert on the menu if desserts are your thing (you are on vacation, after all!).
DO ask your hotel to remove all the items from the mini-bar so you won't be tempted to eat a $8 Snickers bar.
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