With the fast-paced life people have today, it’s all too easy to become stressed and burnt out. Sometimes all you need is to take a step back, relax, and do something to make you happy (like travel).
With 365 potential vacation days to choose from in 2019, it’s time to start planning. However, the biggest hurdle is not where or when to go – it’s actually how to pay for your trip. Here are some tips on how to lower that barrier and get the best travel deals this year.
Be Flexible On Dates
Traveling has become more affordable today than ever. But, you can still make it cheaper by not being too picky on your dates. Choose off-peak seasons when the demand for travel bookings is low.
Peak seasons include the Lenten season, Christmas break, and the summer vacation. If you want to make the most of your time but save a hefty amount of money on both fare and accommodation, then book travel deals during off-peak seasons. Plus, you won’t experience the hassle of overcrowded hotels, resorts, or famous tourist spots in the country or in international destinations.
Be Flexible On Destinations
Deciding where to go on a holiday can be tricky – especially finding a destination that won’t break the bank.
It’s a good idea to identify where you want to go, or at least, create a list to see the peak season for each location. The off-peak and peak seasons differ by location. For instance, warmer locations are popular during the winter season. On the other hand, cold destinations are popular during the summer.
You’re going to save a lot if you’re completely open to any destination. Choose an activity that you’re looking for or a general destination. Then, look for vacation packages that meet these criteria.
Create Fare Alerts
Throughout the year, several airlines offer special discounts and freebies. It’s better to receive custom notifications for price drops. There are also subscription email services, Facebook alerts, and forecasting apps that will guarantee you’re the first to know about low prices and sales.
Book At The Right Time
Booking flights at the right time can significantly help you get the best deals. For instance, Skyscanner analyzed historic flight data to identify what the best day of the week to book flights, but also the best time.
For instance, the study found that when booking flights for international destinations, October is the best month to book flights. On the other hand, booking in December will cost you more.
Stick With Budget Airlines
Not too long ago we used to be stuck with traditional expensive airlines. But now budget airlines have become more popular and service a wide variety of routes, including long-haul routes. In fact, you can travel to most of Asia and even to other countries thanks to budget airlines.
Harness The Power Of Social Media
The world of social media travel deals is ever-changing. You can now receive notifications or see the best travel deals using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The best way is to subscribe to the accounts and pages of airlines, travel agencies, and carriers is to receive alerts for seat sales and special discounts.
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Airline reward programs are great for getting free or discounted flights. You can also find free upgrades and free companion tickets. In addition, some airlines also provide bonuses from credit card purchases and give you access to online shopping deals, special offers and more.
Check Out For Booking Sites To Get The Best Travel Deals
Booking sites are great ways to get the best travel deals. Here’s a rundown of the best ones on the internet today.
Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a travel fare aggregator site and travel metasearch engine for travel-lovers. Based in Scotland, it caters to many countries across the globe. If you want to get the best travel deals, you can download the Skyscanner app or log on to its website, where you can compare airfares to get cheap flights. Aside from airfare, Skyscanner offers hotel accommodations and car hire in your preferred destinations.
Cheapflights.com
Cheapflights.com is another travel metasearch engine that lets you book the cheapest flight tickets. You can book flight tickets from airlines in the Philippines such as AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Tigerair, and PAL Express.
This site caters not only customers in the Philippines, but many other countries across the globe. In fact, it’s one of the most popular go-to online destinations for cheap flights. You can also book hotel accommodations at the destination you want to go to.
Agoda
Agoda is a hotel booking service owned by the same company that runs Priceline.com and Booking.com. Agoda helps you find the best deals for hotels across the globe. So, wherever your destination is, they have got you covered. It has a good search feature and offers secret deals with huge discounts. Though this website isn’t as complete as the others, it’s among the best at finding low prices and the best deals.
Expedia
Expedia, another online travel site, lets you book flights, hotels, cars, cruises, vacation packages, and even activities. The search helps you filter the results, depending on your budget, preference, and importance. The filters include arrival or departure times, car types, rental services, and amenities.
Hotels.com
Booking hotel rooms should be done before your planned arrival date. This way, you’re all settled and you won’t have a hard time looking for one. Hotels.com is one of the best hotel booking services worldwide.
The search gives you a multitude of options and overall it’s one of the best booking services since it offers low prices as well as free nights through its reward system.
Traveloka
Traveloka has a free app that offers loads of discounts and great deals for travel lovers. Both the app and website allow you to find good deals on flights. Plus, it will show you how much you’ll pay since everything is included – even airport taxes. Thus, what you see is what you get.
There you have it, the best tips on how to get the best travel deals. Do you know more tips? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.