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While planning a spring vacation, it can be easy to fall into tourist traps and overspending opportunities.

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Thats why GOBankingRates talked to some travel experts for their five ways tobetter plan and take your spring trip.

I now research everything through local blogs and forums instead of mainstream travel sites.

Charbonier said making friends with hotel staff is another great way to avoid tourist traps.

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They can steer you toward affordable local spots to enjoy.

Instead, I grab timed-entry tickets directly from museum websites.

Walk for Food

According to Charbonier, food is another major trap.

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Charbonier said those restaurants with picture menus near major attractions are ones to keep.

Charbonier walks at least five to six blocks away from tourist zones to find good local food.

Cancel the hotels you dont need, and track the ones you do need.

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The same goes when using ATMs abroad.

As you go through the steps to withdraw cash, decline the conversion.

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