How to keep food costs down while on vacation

As part of your vacation preparations, create a detailed meal plan for each day of the trip, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks, writes Mary Castillo. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto

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When planning a vacation , some of the biggest expenses are food, transportation and accommodation. While your choice of lodging and mode of travel offer some flexibility to cut back, food remains a non-negotiable essential for any trip.

During the pandemic, many families invested in trailers, boats and even rural cabins, a trend that has persisted for those fond of such getaways. Yet with food prices steadily risi