If you are looking for an anniversary getaway but have a limited budget, there is still hope. You can have a great anniversary away from home and it does not have to drain your savings.
Think local. Just because you want to get out of the house doesn't mean you need to travel out of the country to have a great time. Check out your local area for places that offer great rates and packages to visit things you have either never been to or haven't been to in a long time. You might also find that these local area businesses give a discount to locals.
Check for online savings. You will find many airlines and hotels offer amazing online packages. Be flexible in your timeline if possible and you will yield more options. Be willing to take a package deal. Find restaurant coupons online. You can find online gift cards for restaurants at a real steal. There are a huge number of online sites that offer discounted gift cards. Make sure to read the details carefully so that you are completely aware of any unusual terms and conditions of the gift card.
If you can drive to the location you are likely to fare better financially. Consider a somewhat local bed and breakfast or Inn. Contact your local board of tourism, either on the internet or by phone and see what they suggest for a romantic weekend away. There are many local places that you can go where it will feel so different from home that you won't notice not being far away. Call ahead to the place that you will be staying and explain that it is your anniversary and you would like to make it very special. Ask if they have any ideas for the local area that would enhance your experience there.
Another great place to find deals in the newspaper is the classified section. Many times there are people who intend to take a trip only to find they can't go at the last minute and can't get a refund. They may list these in the paper at a terrific rate in order to recoup some of their investment. Take a good look at your local newspapers. They often have information about events taking place around your community. Find a great hotel near the event and make a terrific time of it.
If you really feel like you need to go away, try the next state over. It's likely that you don't visit there every day and might enjoy seeing what they have to offer. Contact their local visitor's center and explain that you are trying to enjoy your anniversary away from home without spending your children's college fund and see what information they can provide you for local fun on a budget. Having a wonderful Anniversary trip doesn't need to be an event that you will pay for over the next year. You will find you have just as an enjoyable time in a more local area.
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