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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not just for saving money, but we pack lots of food for snacks and light breakfasts (if hotel doesn't have free breakfast).  Yes, part of vacation is splurging on nice stuff like meals, but eating out gets tiresome and it's not good for you.

Another big savings, if you're flying domestically, is flying Southwest.  Free checked bags are a pretty good deal these days.  It took me a while to warm up to Southwest, but I'm a big fan of them now.  I don't know if they've necessarily gotten better or if United's jut that bad? [/quote]

We do the same.  We even packed bottles of wine for a trip to Aruba since Southwest has free checked backs.

In general, I always bring my own snacks or a sandwich for the flight.  Also pack protein bars and snacks, sandwich thins pack well and we always stop at a grocery store for bottled water, sandwich stuff depending on length of stay, yogurt, etc.

We have done this on luxury trips too - it adds up! In Bermuda we stopped at their equivalent of Balducci's and bought wine, gourmet cheeses/meats, yogurt, etc and not only saved a ton but also enjoyed seeing what other countries have in their grocery stores.[/quote]

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