8 Common Ways We’re Wasting Money On Vacation


A vacation is usually an exercise in spending too much money through design or ignorance, like buying a pricey souvenir that gets thrown into a closet once it’s brought home.

Consider that the average American comes home from vacation with over $1,500 charged to credit cards. Such debts are usually borne out of paying for spontaneous, indulgent, hidden, or avoidable charges.

It costs money to go on vacation. Just don’t waste money. Here are eight common ways we’re wasting money on vacation.