Easy and Affordable Ways to Add Luxury Touches to Travel

Luxury doesn't have to mean expensive! Come and learn about some of my favorite affordable ways to make traveling even more special.

Make it a priority to really take in the experience

  • Taking time to slow down and feel gratitude for your travels make it even more special!

  • Take a minute to slow down, look around you, and truly soak in the moment

Focus on self care

  • I love to wake up and work out in the morning, even on vacation. I do this because it makes me feel good! 

  • Find what makes your body and mind feel it’s best, and make that a priority.

  • Take time to journal! This could be a gratitude journal, or talking about things throughout your day.

  • Take a nap! Build in time for a nap if you are able to (and want to)!

  • Get a massage! This idea isn’t free, but it is relaxing.


Book private experiences

  • These will cost more than a group experience, but it typically isn’t too much more. And it makes a huge difference!

  • This also saves you time as you can move around faster without a huge group.

Plan to avoid crowds

  • Do some research and figure out when certain attractions are the least busy.

  • Book tours that give you “skip the line” access.

  • Example: If you’re in Paris, you can walk right up to the Mona Lisa at the Louvre on a Friday night! Other days and times can be so much busier.

Hire a chef

  • If you are renting an Airbnb or other house with a kitchen, I recommend hiring a local chef to come cook a meal for you!

  • We have done this a couple of times and it is so fun and so delicious! We like to do it for one night of the trip.

Look for business class flights

  • If you’re going on a long flight, business class makes a huge difference. Sometimes they are very expensive, but sometimes they’re not too bad. Also check if you can use credit card points to buy the ticket!

Hire a travel agent

  • I personally LOVE planning our family trips. However, it takes many hours to put together the perfect trip.

  • If you can hire an expert to build a perfect experience, do it! It will save you so much time, and helps you find all the best local things to do.

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