First, if discount travel is all that is in your budget, consider compromising on your destination. Love the beach? Instead of flying to your own personal Caribbean island, go to a local beach for a long weekend instead. You'll save so much on airfare and other things that you'll be able to splurge on an extra fancy hotel room or an expensive dinner. The same is true if you love the mountains, the city, or almost every other tourist destination. Pick a place that is closer to home and you'll save a bundle.

Discount travel is also possible if you work well in advance and really hunt to find the best deals. When you book months in advance, you can sometimes find better rates. By starting your travel planning early like that, you will also be able to spend time searching online and with your local travel agencies to find the best deals. Consider traveling when it is not a busy tourist season.

When traveling on a budget, pack your own food when possible. This may not seem like a big deal, but a family of four can easily spend ?50.00 or more for a dinner at a restaurant. Counteract this expense by making your own lunches. Pack sandwiches and snacks, which will not only save you money, but will also be much healthier.

Discount travel is not as difficult to find as you may think. Compromising is key. Stay four days instead of five. Camp instead of getting a lodge room. Drive your own car instead of renting. Hopefully, you'll be able to save enough money to go on the vacation of your dreams in a few years, but for now, discount travel is possible.