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With precious nest eggs to protect, retirees cant go too wild with spending.

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But you also dont want to be cooped up at home watching daytime TV for the next 30 years.

With some crafty tricks up your sleeve, you might still feed your wanderlust without going broke.

Discount Hunting Is a Must

For Shirley, becoming a world-class discount hunter was job No.

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1 when she stopped working.

The very first thing is being diligent about finding deals and discounts on absolutely everything travel-related, she said.

Shoulder season is the way to go if you’re able to swing it.

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Holidays like spring break are also out since thats when prices go through the roof.

The savings versus paying for a room can be massive, especially for extended vacations.

I usemy credit cards points for free flights and hotel nights whenever possible, Shirley said.

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It does take discipline to always pay it off each month.

But done right, these cards can provide free travel.

Bob also saystravel rewards cardsare a game-changer for budget travel as a retiree.

So dont hang up your bucket list just because youre on a fixed income.

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