BON VOYAGE? PLANNING A SUMMER VACATION ON A BUDGET, DURING A PANDEMIC
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INGREDIENTS
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8 oz buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella
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8 oz ripe fresh figs, quartered lengthwise
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Handful of basil leaves, roughly chopped
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Flaked sea salt, to taste
With this spring’s COVID-19 pandemic effectively shutting down schools early, one silver lining for many kids is a longer summer vacation. Now that June is finally here, your kids or grandchildren may be looking for something new to do, so it’s the perfect time to plan that quintessential summer trip. But in the midst of a pandemic and with a strict budget, you may be wondering how that can even be possible. Here are a few questions to ask to get you started!
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Coarse ground black pepper, to taste
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Olive oil, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Tear mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Arrange on a platter. 2. Place quartered figs, flesh up, around mozzarella. 3. Sprinkle basil leaves over top. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 5. Drizzle with olive oil.
WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
It’s crucial to save up for that summer vacation, but before you even begin setting money aside, consider what you want to do. Less than two hours away from St. Pete, Disney World may be the first option on your list, but it may be safer (and more affordable) for your family to camp in one of our nearby local or state parks or to rent a beachside cabin. It may also be more beneficial to stick close to home and check out less densely populated attractions.
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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
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With your destination set, begin budgeting. Determine how much money you need to save up for travel, excursions, food, and more, and commit to putting a portion of each paycheck aside for the trip. Even $20 can make a difference! Get your kids involved and teach them the value of saving, too, by setting aside 10% of their allowance for spending money on the vacation. Track your savings on a poster board in the family room or on a shared spreadsheet and watch the anticipation of your trip grow along with your savings!
WHAT IF YOU CAN’T GO?
With so much uncertainty surrounding travel, you have to be prepared for your trip to be canceled or postponed. You could look into travel insurance, but there are many plans that are limited in what they can offer you in these scenarios. (Most offer payouts if you get sick, however.) If your trip is canceled, don’t consider it a total loss! Look to ways you can still “escape” without ever leaving home. Turn your backyard into a campground or video chat with the grandparents if you can’t visit them this summer.
–The Denmon Pearlman Team
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Wherever you go this summer, have fun and stay safe!
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