Frugal Vacationers Mugs

'There... if we'd paid out for sun loungers on holiday we'd never have been able to afford this authentic goatskin bedspread.'

"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.

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

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

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

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

'He must be going economy!'

An airplane with a sardine can opener instead of a door

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

'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.'

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

Cheapskate Cruises

'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.'

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

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

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

Expensive greeting cards.

"It's only until the gas prices go down and I can afford to drive the car again. Maybe you should have an ambulance follow me."

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

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

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

Due to recent cutbacks, several major airlines have eliminated their snack carts.

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

'Why pay the airline $7.00 for a beer, when I can get a drone to deliver 6 for the same price?'

Basic economy

'At least someone can afford to travel by train.'

Ticket machine costing an arm and a leg.

Europe on $5000 a day.

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

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

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

Of course, Hal rented a car with economy gps.

"At these prices, what do you expect?"