11 Tips To Have A Fun Girls Getaway And Still Come Back Friends

3.  Collect your money up front or let your travel agent be the middle man

The great thing about travel sites like Bookit.com or Expedia is that you can eliminate the middle man and save money.  But sometimes cost isn’t worth inconvenience and you need a travel agent to do what you’re not willing to.  I’ve tried planning several vacations with people who aren’t able to manage money or save very well.  In the end, I’ve always found myself getting burned at the last minute while they cuss out the travel agent for not letting them pay half on the day the money’s due.

You shouldn’t have to chase down your friends to take a vacation.  Never put your credit card up for someone who can’t give you a straight answer, is unsure whether they can take the time off from work, or who says things like, “Let me see what my next check looks like.”  Not being able to afford a vacation is one thing, but playing games is another altogether.  If someone really wants to go on a trip they will find a way and if they have any kind of sense and know they can’t, they’ll  give you a honest, but confident, “No.”  Booking through an agent helps everyone pay at their own pace without risking your good credit or testing your patience.