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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
I guess I'm a bit lucky (or a loser depending on your interpretation) because my vacation consists of sitting at home and playing video games. My last week off from work, I sat at home and played Final Fantasy 13. So I don't spend much on exotic vacations because I don't need it to help me unwind.
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I didn't really start travelling until I was about 25, but I discovered what a boost it really can be and felt foolish for not doing it sooner. I think everyone should take a quality vacation every 2 or 3 years if they can.
A method that has worked very well for me is to turn the trip into a savings reward. Every month, I save $600. The first $500 is for retirement, the next $100 is for the vacation fund. It's worked very well for me over the years, and allows me to take a quality trip every 2 or 3 years. I may spend a couple grand on a trip, but I save $15,000 while gearing up for it.....makes it pretty guilt free.