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Modest travel budget for Florida in early May?? $800-$1000. Is this reasonable or am I being too naive?
I have never been on a vacation before in my life, and I'm not wealthy. But I'm 21, and wanting to drive from TN to FL next May. My plans are modest, I only want a break. A getaway either by myself or with one close friend. No theme parks or anything like that, I don't even want to get drunk. Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I've never done this kind of planning. I'd really appreciate any help or advice from you beach goers!
Gas there and around $300. 4 nights at a *cheap* hotel ~$55 a night according to Google. Then spend 3 days split between 2 public parks to swim and stuff (Either Ponce de Leon Lighthouse and New Smyrna, or Honeymoon Island and Wall Springs). Entry fees and parking fees, about $20/day?. For food and drinks, I said I'm cheap, so free breakfast at the hotel, protein bars from home as snacks, and a case of water from home packed for on the go drinks. So lunch, dinner, and a random soda should be around $30 a day? No shame in Subway! Souvenirs- I'd be happy with some seashells, pictures, and an "I went to Florida" t shirt, maybe a keychain. $50?
So far 300+(55*4)+(20*3)+(30*4)+50= $750 + $50 unexpected expenses. so $800... I'll try to save back $1000 just in case, but given the above, does it sound reasonable that a drive to FL, 4 nights at a hotel, 3 days of park activity, and a drive home could be managed for $800-$1000 for 1 person? Thank you for any help, and reading this long question. I just want a short vacation.
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- Karen LLv 77 years ago
You are one of the only people on this site who has asked this sort of question in the last few years after having done your own research and found out the price of things. Congratulations. Your plan sounds very reasonable and so does your budget. You may be new at this, but I think you'll make a good traveller.
See if you can find a motel with a kitchenette for a price close to the price of one without a kitchenette. Then you can at least make sandwiches or a salad or heat up a can of soup. Most rooms have a fridge and a coffee machine but add a sink, a stove, and a few utensils and you can save quite a bit on food.
Also means you can eat without having to go out in the evening if you'd rather just stay in after dark. Of course, some people consider eating out at new places as part of the holiday experience. Maybe if you save on eating for a couple of days by being able to use a kitchen, you could treat yourself to something much better than Subway one evening.
I don't know where you are in TN, but it's 700 miles from Nashville to Daytona. That's a heck of a long drive, especially if you're not used to long drives. Even if you manage to average 60 mph the whole way, which you probably won't, that's still almost 12 hours of driving. You'll be so tired when you arrive that you might as well not be there and it'll be too late do anything anyway. I'd suggest staying one night along the way so you reach Daytona in the afternoon and can hit the beach that day. Pick somewhere interesting or scenic to stop off at, maybe along the Georgia coast.
In case you didn't know, motels want guests to show a credit card even if they pay cash for the room. They want that so they can bill the card with the damages if the guest smashes the TV or sets fire to the bedspread. If you don't have one now, get one even if it has a low limit on it. They also come in handy if your car breaks down.
- LukeLv 77 years ago
It sounds like that should be fine. I've traveled for less. Kudos for having a few hundred for unexpected expenses.
