Ask Celeste

Dear Celeste,

I’m hoping to go on a week-long vacation next summer to Hawaii, but can’t afford it completely on my salary, and I don’t have much time to dedicate to a second job. What are some ways to raise the money to go on a dream trip?

Geraldine B.

Dear Geraldine,

The best part of your plan is that it’s a year away. There are many ways to save money for a trip such as this. Start perusing Internet travel sites now and comparing prices and packages; it may still be too early to book but you can get an idea of what you need to save.

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