The Danger Zone

"There are lots of things about traveling that are dangerous to your wallet – tons of hidden fees, the cost of eating out, trinkets and souvenirs – but I think the most treacherous part of the travel is the danger zone. The danger zone starts 3-5 days before you leave, when vacation mentality starts to set in. Your groceries start running low, so you instead of picking up more, you start eating out. A lot. You run out to CVS to pick up a travel sized shampoo and leave with $25 extra of make-up and nail polish to get ready for the trip. You hit the mall for a new outfit to bring with you. And not one of these things was budgeted for as part of your vacation plans."

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