Make your summer vacation one to remember. Get out and see the world because a staycation was so last year. There are deals out there calling your name.
Here are my 10 Tips for Summer Travel:
-Be flexible with travel consider leaving midweek to get the best fares
-Check airline fees after Midnight to capture discounted tickets
-Compare rates for airfare, hotel/resorts and cruise lines on their sites before you go to sites like Travelzoo (compare multiple travel sites at once), Travelocity, Cheap Caribbean.com or Hotwire
-Ask the properties for discounts and compare competitor’s rates… become a bargain shopper
-Travel to places where the dollar is strong
-When traveling to Europe in the summer consider renting an apartment to save money
-Travel with friends and share the costs or try house swaps… exchange homes with other travelers
-Cut out airfare and drive to a coastal or mountain area near your home
-When booking high-end properties like the Four Seasons, Park Hyatt or Ritz Carlton compare the value-added extras… spa and meal credits, airport transfers and arrival gifts
-Look for properties offering FREE nights with paid nights to stretch your travel dollar and your length of stay
Will you travel this summer?
Definitely, and I'm pulling out every trick in the book to minimize travel costs. I'm racking up my rewards points with my debit card purchases, shopping around for flights, signing up for discount notifications and splitting costs with friends.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips. Will definitely keep them in mind.
So glad that you found them useful!
ReplyDeleteGreat Advice Marian! Your 11Alive News interview should be running some time next week.
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