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As you come out of your winter hibernation, you want to stretch your legs and see the world.

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Or the other side of the country.

Or maybe even two states over.

Do these five things before you book your next trip.

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Dont Be Afraid to Drive

You dont need to go globe trotting to have a great time.

When you use the card, you could earn points that make traveling far less expensive.

Book Your Hotel Strategically

Finding the right hotel can make or break the quality of your trip.

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According to Kayak, that could mean booking your domestic hotel stay on a Sunday.

Kayak also advises you to avoid Friday check-ins, since theyre generally the most expensive days.

This isnt to say that you cant splurge on local fine dining you should just plan around it.

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If you anticipate having one pricier meal a day, then you should minimize your food costs until then.

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