Financial Savvy Traveler Pillows

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"So the plan is to fly everyone for free. But we'll charge $400.00 per bag."

A treasure map shows you all the roads without tolls.

Squirrel putting nuts in a safe box.

"It was a holiday I'll never forget...I saw life in the raw!"

"You just had to book the economy cruise, didn't you?"

"We're off. We got a loan to fill er up!"

Excess Baggage: Airlines are constantly working on new seating configurations.

"If your luggage is in your clothes it doesn't count!"

'He must be going economy!'

'Margaret, what are we doing on this cruise ship that we couldn't have done at home, cheaper?'

'And, at those prices, we have two wheel well seats available.'

Cheapskate Cruises

"It was rated on all the travel websites. 'Best economy tour'."

Getting out of baggage fees is tricky, another sweater or two and I'd be charged for an extra seat.

'Can I ask you what you've had to eat this morning, Sir? . . .Have you evacuated your bowels since then? . . . I'm afraid I'll have to charge you for the additional weight.'

An airplane with a sardine can opener instead of a door

'Phone for help? Are you mad? Have you any idea how much it costs to use a mobile abroad?'

'Any other husband would hire two pairs of skis.'

Expensive greeting cards.

"This is the last time I let you handle our vacation plans, you cheapskate."

"Now THAT's what I call a budget airline!"

Hell, "I think there's been some sort of mistake, I still owe my soul to the mortgage company"

"Once again, how little did you pay for this room?"

"Rome was great – aside from the roaming fees."

Europe on $5000 a day.

Excess Baggage: Many hotels, inspired by the airlines are gouging their guests by adding 'resort fees' to the room rates.

Ticket machine costing an arm and a leg.

"I know what the airlines charge to check a bag is outrageous, but. . ."

Andy's first airplane experience was marred by his grandmother's stinginess

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

"For an extra charge, your flight can come with angst and insecurity."

Basic economy