http://consumerismcommentary.disqus.com/NoneenSun, 19 Aug 2007 17:37:17 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/08/16/my-vacation-spending-in-boston-newport-and-salem/#comment-21308427<p>We just returned from a vacation in Ocean City, MD. I knew we had about $675 (after the hotel) for my daughter, her friend, and I to spend. I gave each of us $35 discretionary, don't need to answer to anyone money and divided the rest into envelopes (300 for entertainment, 200 for food - we had a kitchen in our apartment and made most of our food but ate out a couple times and bought treats on the boardwalk on several nights - and 60 for the maids' tip - they cleaned the apartment every day and do a fantastic job). Putting it into envelopes was great because even the two pre-teens could see that when an envelope was empty, that category was done. This was one of our cheaper and more fun vacations ever. All I know is we need more money for go-karts next year!</p>MarSun, 19 Aug 2007 17:37:17 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/08/16/my-vacation-spending-in-boston-newport-and-salem/#comment-21308426<p>Kudos on even taking the time to analyzing receipts, most people shy away from realizing how much they spend. Sounds like you had a great trip!</p>Modern WorkerFri, 17 Aug 2007 12:56:40 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/08/16/my-vacation-spending-in-boston-newport-and-salem/#comment-21308425<p>I could've given you the same tour as the Duck Tours and Salem for much cheaper. ;) I've done all those things (lifelong resident) but I guess I never really felt the sting of the costs because I've done them all spread out over time and not crammed into one vacation.</p>AngelaFri, 17 Aug 2007 11:07:16 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/08/16/my-vacation-spending-in-boston-newport-and-salem/#comment-21308424<p>If you're interested in stadium tours in general, the tour of Camden Yards does let you into the press box and production booths. Well, at least it did a couple of years ago.</p>BarbThu, 16 Aug 2007 20:03:21 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/08/16/my-vacation-spending-in-boston-newport-and-salem/#comment-21308423<p>Wow, you did a lot. I grew up there and I don't think I ever did half that stuff. Nice! Hope you had a good time.</p>DavidThu, 16 Aug 2007 12:05:29 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/08/16/my-vacation-spending-in-boston-newport-and-salem/#comment-21308422<p>We also just got back from Boston and did a lot of the tours that you did, but you may have been able to save some money by buying a Boston Go! card in advance. We did the Duck tour, Fenway, the Aquarium, and other stuff for about what you paid for just the Ducks and the Aquarium. Plus, there were discounts at a lot of restaurants.</p><p>If you're touristing anywhere, I'd suggest at least looking at a Go! card (most major cities have them). They could save you quite a bit of money.</p>Kirk WalshThu, 16 Aug 2007 09:55:36 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/08/16/my-vacation-spending-in-boston-newport-and-salem/#comment-21308421<p>Sounds like you had a fun trip! Isn't Salem wacky? :)</p>Madame XThu, 16 Aug 2007 08:58:27 -0000