Do what I do. I keep a bag packed with a few days worth of clothes and necessities and you’ll be ready for your jet set life. Try to0 keep the size of the bag down to an overhead size. For obvious reasons in my opinion. If you have children like I do, pack for them as well. And you can make this a super special occasion for your children. Surprise them every once in awhile by having their bags sitting by the front door when they come home from school. Did I mention, you should, of course, have a trip planned for them if you do this.

Cruises are the most economical last minute vacation deals. Revolution Vacations has specials all the time.

When I say traveling for free I mean by air or sea, and including lodging, meals, and entertainment.

Best yet. Free travel can be just as luxurious as expensive travel and a lot more pleasurable if you normally travel on a tight budget.

Typically, cruise lines offer free passage to those that “recruit” between 10 and 15 paying passengers. If you can’t get that many people to take a cruise, work out a prorated fair reduction. Here’s a hint. Plan your next family reunion on a cruise. Airlines also do something similar to this.

Are you an expert? You can cruise for free if you are. If you’re an expert in your field in things such as nature, anthropology, history, or worldwide travel, you’re in high demand on cruise ships. It helps to at least have your Master’s Degree but your willingness and desire to share what you know through lectures on a cruise increases your opportunity as well. In exchange for free lectures, you’ll receive, in most cases, a cruise… for free.

When I became a travel consultant, I did so because of my love of travel. Coming in second (or so I thought) was the amazing income associated with it. Who’d have thought I’d give up my nine-to-five job and trade it in for something I absolutely love. Travel. If you have a love of travel, you should consider it too. It was the best decision I ever made. (Read about it here)