Jesse Collier visited a coconut farm.Jesse Collier Jesse Collier spent nearly $6,000 on a 10-day vacation for two. She says she could've saved money by traveling in the off-season, and preparing some meals herself. Collier also recommends taking public transit and enjoying street food. The year was 2021. It was our first trip since 2019, and my husband and I decided on a tropical getaway to Maui, Hawaii.