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andemic or not, the Algarve is still one of the most popular holiday destinations in the World. You do not have to be rich to have a wonderful time here as there is something for all lifestyles. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic travel can be uncertain and often involves additional testing, which adds to the cost. When you are on holiday with children it can be tricky if you have to stick to a budget. You will be buying them souvenirs, going out for dinner and from time to time taking them to a theme park. It is all part and parcel of a family holiday. Here are some tips to save money whether you are on a budget or not. The best tip which can literally save you hundreds of Euros before going on holiday, we have saved for last. In the Algarve there are many theme parks, from Zoo-marine to the various water parks and they all have promotions to attract visitors. It is just a matter of knowing how to benefit from the discounted offers. You can pick up flyers with a discount coupon on arrival at Faro airport, if available. But you can already plan this while still at home. Local newspapers like The Portugal News and The Portugal Resident also have online versions where you can find promotions so you do not need to wait until you are at your destination to take advantage of promotional offers. Your family will have the same experience, it will just cost you less. Booking a hotel offers the benefit of access to their facilities. However, this often is a more expensive option versus private self-catering accommodation. The latter may have your preference because of Covid-19 as there are less shared spaces and no maids coming into the property to make the beds every day. In addition you have the benefit of your own equipped kitchen & facilities so you do not always have to dine out and you can prepare lunch for your family when you go to the beach. Make sure you make plenty. You do not want your kids to go into a tantrum which could end up in overspending just to keep them happy. When you are at the beach you will notice that some bars have happy hour at different times of the day, which means with a bit of planning you can save 50% on drinks. When it comes to eating out, as they say when in Rome, do as
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