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Friday, January 24, 2014

How much money for Florida vacation?

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Brookecrus


Going to FL for 2 weeks in 19 days SO, was just wondering how much money I should bring. Going to Melbourne, Orlando, and Tampa. Let me add that we ARE going to Universal, Disney world and Busch Gardens as well as the halloween events at the parks. BUT all hotels and Tickets ARE paid for. The rest of the money I'm bringing is for GAS (12 hour drive), SOUVENIRS, FOOD, DRINKS, ETC. and it's just me and my fiance. Is around 2000 enough? Thanks in advance!


Answer
A 12 hour drive car trip (one way or all total?) is going to cost you a lot of money. Without knowing the fuel efficiency of your vehicle it's impossible to estimate. But it's easy to figure out. You also need to consider the gas it's going to cost you to drive around FLA for 19 days. Tampa is a long way from Melbourne Beach.

Food will cost you approx $60-$65 a day. $5 each for Breakfast, $8 each for Lunch and $20 for dinner if you want to eat well. You can cut that quite a bit by eating cheap or only eating twice a day.

Souvenirs, fun and other entertainment expenses will cost you about $50 a day but again, this is completely discretionary. You can spend more or less, it all depends on what you like, what you want and how much cash you have at your disposal.

So let's assume you'll fill up the tank every 4 days at $40 a tankful. Let's estimate high and say $250 for fuel.

Let's assume you enjoy fast food and you don't mind eating cheap, but you'll splurge at least twice with a nice white table cloth dinner. $1000 for food.

$50 a day for miscellaneous spending seem high but you'll go through it quicker than anticipated. Another $900 for daily cash spending on souvenirs and shopping.

250 gas
1000 food
900 misc
$2200

Your $2000 budget will probably get the job done but if you had $2500 you'd have more fun.

wheres a nice place to have lunch in melbourne, australia?




Rhys


anyone have any ideas?


Answer
Vue de Monde Bistro - Modern French, located in the CBD on Little Collins Street. Great atmosphere and value for money, and cheaper then the restaurant.
Cafe e Cucina - Italian, fine(ish) dining. Located on Chapel Street in South Yarra. Very Italian service, great for people watching if you get a table on the sidewalk.
MoVida - Spanish/Portguese on Hosier Lane in the CBD. Tapas, with a great wine/beer list.
Soulmama - Vegetarian buffet with great views of St Kilda beach from the St Kilda Sea Baths. Jacka Boulevard.
Il Bacaro - Little Collins Street in the CBD, great Italian food.
Pearl - Modern Australia, Church Road in Richmond.
Il Solito Posto - Italian restaurant on Collins Street in the CBD. Consistently great service.




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