Save vs Splurge- what's your travel style? #travel

Save vs. Splurge, travel edition! This is what I save/splurge on as a frequent traveler.

🏨 Splurge - Hotels
I prioritize location, safety, and amenities, and some features can actually save you money on the trip, like breakfast included or free airport transfers.

Plus, I am way past the age of "the hotel doesn't matter because we just sleep there!" I need those in between activities naps, time to lay out, and recharge/edit pics for the gram.

And, I almost always work out on vacation, so if I'm staying in a hotel for more than 3 days, it has to have a gym, nonnegotiable.

✈️ Save - Flights
I just need to get there, not necessarily in style! If I get upgraded, it's free or through points, but I would rarely spend my money on flying first or in business.

If it's a long flight, I might splurge for premium economy, but I'm more likely to thug out the flight and get a $50 massage when I land.

🌇 Splurge -  Some Cultural/Touristy Activities
Depending on where I am, I will spend some money on unique experiences or excursions that help me learn about the local culture and appreciate the destination even more.

🖼 Save - Other Cultural/Touristy Activities
If I splurge on an activity one day, I'm doing free or cheap stuff on the others! Things like museums, galleries, parks, or just exploring random neighborhoods are great ways to soak up the culture and energy of a city without spending a ton

🥙50/50 - Food
Similarly, I pretty much split my spending on food between cheap eats and chic, aesthetic restaurants. I love sampling street food when traveling, and I tend to keep one meal per day a cheapie, and another one a little more expensive but worth it for the cuisine or ambiance.

What do you splurge or save on when traveling?