Now more than ever it is important to save money wherever possible. You look at your budget and wonder, "Can I afford this?" For many, if it is not a necessity, then the answer is NO! Is your vacation a necessity? For some, the answer is yes and for some the answer is no. But if I told you that you could still take a vacation without spending a lot of your hard earned dollars would your answer be YES?
Depending on how daring you feel, you could really SAVE BIG on your next vacation. Here is how...

LEAVE NOW AND HOPE YOU CAN FIND A ROOM WHEN YOU GET TO OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

It is 4th of July this weekend and there will be fun for the whole family in Ocean City, Maryland. One of the time honored traditions of the 4th, is the Fireworks Display that young and old gather to see each year.  In Ocean City, there are two places to see the Fireworks- North Division Street and the Beach or Northside Park. In both locations you will be able to enjoy fireworks with an added bonus- A CONCERT. At North Division Street you will hear the sounds of Rick K and the ALLNIGHTERS while at Northside Park you can enjoy music by Dr. K's Motown Review.

Summer is here and so are the deals in Ocean City, Maryland. If you are looking for a last minute getaway, Ocean City is the right place. Hotels are offering lots of last minute specials and hot deals ranging from special per night room rates, all inclusive packages and even weekly specials as low as $700 for a one week stay! If you just want to get away for the weekend or are planning a last minute family vacation be sure to research all of your options. There are lots of ways to save money this year.

Sharpen you pencil and get ready to put these Ocean City events into your calendar this week. There is plenty to do as the week gets underway. The Maryland State Fireman's Convention, Beachfest and Art's Alive are all taking place in beautiful Ocean City Maryland this week!

Look! It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's the US Air Force Thunderbirds in the Ocean City sky! That's right, the Ocean City Air Show begins on June 12th! A huge success last year, the air show returns to entertain people of all ages with military aircraft demonstrations, low altitude flyovers, parachute team jumps and civilian aerobatic performances. All this takes place on the Ocean City beachfront on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The show center is at 16th Street and the Boardwalk.

If you still have not found a place to stay on your next Ocean City vacation, you may want to consider some different options. Some people go to the same hotel year after year, some only stay at certain name brand hotels, but have you thought about a smaller family owned hotel or motel? I recently have had the pleasure of speaking with many hotel owners, some own large brand properties while others own smaller properties. One thing is for sure, they all take great pride in their properties. Many of the smaller places that I have recently visited feel like home when you walk in the door.

So you have reserved your room for this summer's vacation. You received a discount because you booked early...good job. I hear you... you still want to save more money. I don't blame you, why pay full price when you can save money? If you are coming to Ocean City and want to keep more cash in your pocket- buy an Ocean City Coupon Book. These books cost only $15 plus shipping and handling and the discounts are well worth the price. There are coupons for all of your favorite shops, restaurants and attractions.

It is that time of year again! Springfest is almost here! If you do not already visit Ocean City for Springfest on an annual basis, the time has never been better. Year after year locals and visitors alike visit this free four day event. There will be excellent food ranging from deep fried Twinkies to cream of crab soup, regional and national entertainment such as Randy Travis and The Fabulous Hubcaps (ticket purchase required) and tents exploding with arts and crafts. All of this takes place at the Ocean City inlet parking lot starting Thursday May 7th.

Ok, so you have finally decided to make your summer reservation, but where will you find the best deal? Here are a couple of places to start. Some hotels are still offering Early Booking Discounts. That means, book now and save, the problem is if you wait too long the deal will be gone. In fact, some hotels have already stop accepting Early Booking Discounts while others offer theirs until May. Another option to save money is booking a package.

A little birdie just flew by and told me that if I was planning to visit Ocean City this year I should book now. There is a good reason to book now and not to wait...SAVE MONEY! Early booking deals for many hotels are ending on March 31st. True, some hotels will maintain these specials into April, but traditionally these discounts will not last much longer. So now the big question: There are so many hotels in Ocean City, how will I pick the right one? I cannot afford to take a vacation this year, can I? These are questions that people ask themselves all of the time.