Hey gang,
For those like me who is on a budget, what is a good number in money going solo for 12 days for activities,tours,food,drinks without compromise?
This is a stress free trip!
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Hey gang,
For those like me who is on a budget, what is a good number in money going solo for 12 days for activities,tours,food,drinks without compromise?
This is a stress free trip!
Attachment 12024I averaged $75/day, no compromise, could of done it cheaper if needed to, 19 days, ate at Ivans 2x, canoe 2x, pushcart, some expensive bar drinks just about everywhere, some places more than twice, Devons house for ice cream too. No tours but rented a scooter for a cpl of days, seem to get us to a lotta of places, we probably wouldn't have made it too. Red dragon, Pee wees, Westender, Xtabi, Cosmos, to name a few, and met Bentley too. Can't wait to do it again, and make it to Bentley's for a meal. Cheers!!!
Wow........Thanks!
i spend more then that.. i would budget at least 100 a day
Depends on how many tours and drinking you plan on doing. If those are in the high numbers I would say about $800 - $1000 for the entire 12 days.
I was thinking $5,000 ....
Wow, that's more then enough..........Quote:
Originally Posted by gerryg123
Those two statements are mutually exclusiveQuote:
Originally Posted by copper350
lol.........Quote:
Originally Posted by captaind
So True, however most people understood how I meant it.Quote:
Originally Posted by captaind
I just wanted a round about figure to put away, and I'm on a budger, but wanted to hit the mark knowing what to expect.
Copper
Figure the average tour is 75-90 pp, Mayfield Falls, YS , Black River: Snorkeling and Sav market can be done for much less but the main attractions are as stated. I spend 80ish a day on too much alcohol , too little food, and a taxi ride or two a day traveling solo.
Keep in mind when people start preachin about sand gravity will keep you from doing all the tours you think before you go, I think those that say that do not travel solo because who the heck wants to sit and talk to themselves. If traveling solo making drinks and meals in your room is pretty impractical as well as sand gravity kicking in; because again I mention who wants to eat and drink alone in your room or spend all day alone on the sand. You can stay at Home and do that. Get out and see it all, see everything you can afford because it isn't things you have at home, you are there make the most of it.
I would take $1500 if I were in your shoes, 1200 at the least. Without any tours I would take 1000 for 12 days.
I say about $100 per day and you should be all good!!!
Of course you can go a bit cheaper but you can also go a LOT more crazy... but $100 per day is a nice safe number...give and take...ya know
Hey Copper...by the way...where in maryland are you from???
I am from Maryland too... Eastern Shore now but grew up in Rockville.
per day......
$20 Masta Smith Budget Plan
$50 Budget Plan
$100 Tourist Plan
$150+ Party Plan
$250+ RockStar Plan
Cool Runnings, Marko
This seems spot on to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marko
Iriesistah, I'm in Baltimore,MD......... However, I grew up in St.Mary 's Co.,MD.
I love that Marko! Way to cute! I think that I will take the Party Plan.
Hey Cooper and Irie....I'm in Maryland also...Largo, MD
We should have a Maryland and vicinity get together sometime!!!
Tam and I budget $150/day. But, the only "tours" we do are snorkeling. I would think you could get by on 75-100/day. We live like royalty on $150 day...
Just returned yesterday from a 12 day 11 night stretch ............. went over budget by $100us ................. budget was $100us a day total for the 2 of us ........... and that included all food, drinks, transportation, etc........ but no t-shirts, etc...... only thing we brought home was jerk seasoning (6 pounds worth), 3 bottles of CoCo Mania, a bunch of clothes we did not wear, and some still wet swimming suits ............... and some sunburn and a liver that needs some rest - till date night (Thursday) ! ! !
Glad you guys had a nice trip. Captain Oil quote:" A bunch of clothes we did not wear." That is what I'm afraid of, I do it every year, over pack! A girl needs options though....lol
I'm also trying to stay at 50lbs so I don't have to pay extra luggage fees. I bring drinks, and snacks from home like water,diet soda, juice,etc. to have in the room, that should cut down a little on extra spending and save me, so I can stay in my party plan budget per Marko!lol
When Im not in wild wonderful ,Im at my farm close to deep creek lake md. grew up in P,G, county camp springs. A local get together would be awesome. As far as a budget well All good intentions can go hay wire. lol. Marko's got it down, And the party budget will work well for most.peace tattoo.
i've done it on $50 per day - but i like to eat yard food when i'm there - maybe a splurge at ivan's now and then - usually one all day tour
i also hold it to breakfast, lunch and dinner and not every temptation that walks up the beach and i get those for about $10 or less per meal
as for my bar bill? i usually hit up HiLo and have my own - i probably have a flask in my beach bag
some days i do things and some days i flop and let sand gravity pull me under
i think the more days you stay you learn where to eat on a budget
the FIRST day always costs the most . . . lol
For us the LAST day costs the mostQuote:
Originally Posted by Seveen
Grew up in Rockville??? I moved to Rockville when I left Jamaica. I wonder if we know each other?Quote:
Originally Posted by Iriesistah
My parents sold the home in Rockville that I grew up in about 2 1/2 years ago.
I budget $100 per day but never spend that kind of money until I blow it all on the last day.
I hit up Hi-Lo for groceries and pretty much eat breakfast an lunch from those groceries. Dinner is spent out and since I'm allergic to shellfish, my meals are never pricey. Most expensive splurge is dinner at Pushcart - $20 plus drinks. I have my own bar stash. I do go out to the clubs and that's where it can add up especially if you buy drinks.
I do usually buy from the pork man everyday from Dean, fruit from Gem everyday, pineapple juice from the juice man to go with my Cocomania.
For me $100 is comfortable and works.