I want to start this discussion by defining three words and they are frugal, austere and cheap.
As used in this Hub, frugal refers to being careful and smart in order to get the most from one’s hard earned money. People who are frugal are not adverse to living well and enjoying the material things in life. They also view money as a tool or means to other ends and not as something to simply accumulate for its own sake.
Austere, on the other hand, refers to rejecting or at least placing little value on material things. Austerity can be both a choice that some people choose in which they limit material goods and comforts to whatever they define is minimally needed and necessary. Austerity can also be imposed by oneself or creditors as a means of digging out from under a load of debt.
Finally, cheap is simply a reluctance to part with money other than when absolutely necessary.
In this Hub, I will discuss cruise using the definition above for frugal. The focus will be on ways to get the most bang for one’s vacation cruise buck rather than limiting travel and travel comfort to what is absolutely necessary or seeking to spend as little as possible when vacationing.
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