Assalamu Alaikum girlie 💐

Soo… the sun’s out, PTO is stacking, and the urge to book a trip is very real. Whether it’s a solo reset, a weekend with the girls, or a family trip for Eid, summer is the perfect time to travel.

But you know what’s not cute?

Coming back home to chaos because you didn’t plan with your money in mind. 👀

Let’s fix that.

Here are 5 tips to financially prep for your summer travels without killing the vibe:

The 5 Travel Tips

📝Calculate the real cost of your trip

It’s not just the flight and hotel.

 • Transportation to/from the airport

 • Baggage fees

 • Food (yes, even the halal wings at 2am)

 • Misc expenses like tips, parking, etc

 • Ubers, excursions, random shopping

✨ Pro tip: Add a 20% buffer to whatever number you come up with. Things will pop up.

💰 Set a Trip Budget Based on Your Life, Not Your Travel Groups’

Just because your travel buddies want to stay at a bougie resort doesn’t mean you need to match that energy (if you can’t- if yiu can then go for it!😌)

Ask yourself:

 • What’s my actual spending capacity right now?

 • What tradeoffs am I willing to make (if any)?

 • Will this trip delay or derail my other goals?

It’s okay to say: “I’ll come, but I’m staying 3 nights instead of 5” — or even to say “not this time.”

✨ Money-Saving Travel Hacks (Halal Edition)

 • Fly mid-week or use price trackers (like Google Flights)

 • Opt for Airbnb with a kitchen so you can cook some meals

 • Don’t overspend on souvenirs - get something you’ll love

 • If traveling with friends, split a ride pass or group tour for discounts

 • Download local Muslim-friendly restaurant finders in advance

✨ Use tech to your advantage.

There are sooo many apps that can help you save money and stress. I rounded up a few I personally use and recommend - flights, hotels, itinerary management, halal food spots and more.

👉 Check out the LinkedIn posts: part 1 & part 2

🧠 Don’t Let Guilt (or FOMO) Win

You don’t have to choose between being “fun” and being “financially responsible.”

You can be the girl who travels and knows how to manage her money with confidence and ease.

Oh and if you’re serious about getting your finances right this year, not just for summer?

Learn to take control of your money and build your financial future today! The Master Your Money course launched on Saturday and we cover everything from budgeting, to saving, investing, and paying off debt! It’s practical, concise, and financial-jargon-free!

Use code: MONEY30 to get 30% off - discount expires in 12hrs!

One more thing… join me this Thursday to learn about creating a successful system for your money! (yes- it was rescheduled for those who’ve seen this before)

It’s designed for Muslim women like you who want to manage their money with intention, build wealth confidently, and stop stressing every time they check their bank account.💸

Safe travels,

Fatimah💎

p.s. where are you going this summer? Hit ‘reply’ and let me know!