Wednesday, November 24, 2010

People Need Snacks

By Douglas Watson


Wouldn't it be fabulous to be able to jet off on an adventurous vacation, on the spur of the moment? Before now, that was almost unthinkable due to the sky-high prices of last-minute plane tickets. But fortunately, it's now possible to book a vacation on short notice and still get a terrific deal. Below are some easy tips to booking a cheap vacation at the last minute:

1. The first place that you should turn, when searching for a last minute vacation bargain, is the internet. You can find excellent deals on Caribbean and Hawaiian vacations as well as tours through Europe, for example, at many Internet discount travel web sites. And you can expect to find a variety of bargain vacation packages available for a trip that you plan to take in the very near future. When you're searching for deals online, you will find many different types of vacation offers that are available and how much they cost. These offers are an ideal choice for anyone who wants to leave on a trip now, and can't afford to spend a lot of money. Utilizing such services can save you upwards of 30% over the travel arrangements that you would be able to reserve as an individual.

2)The low travel season is the perfect time to book your vacation on short notice if you're looking to save money. Identical vacation packages purchased in the off-season and the peak season, will likely have a price difference of about 10%, making traveling during the off-season quite beneficial. You can get tour packages for a wide variety of destinations, including European tours, and vacations in Paris, London, Rome, Athens, Frankfurt, Barcelona, and more. As well, you will find great discounts traveling to Hawaii or Mexico in the summer and winter is the cheapest time to take a European tour.

3) Look for an appealing destination that was recently hit by a hurricane, and you'll save some money when you book on short notice. This isn't as odd as it sounds, as the tourism industry in these areas will be eager to boost their local economy, and so will be willing to give great rates to encourage people to travel there. Not only will you travel on the cheap, you will be doing your part to assist a struggling economy.

4. Taking a vacation with a group of friends can be a terrific way to have a great time and save money. When you travel with companions, you can share the costs associated with the travel package. When deciding where to travel, you can use online travel discount sites to narrow your search for the cheaper travel destinations.

5. Book flights for times when ticket prices are generally less expensive. Traveling during midweek is the usually the cheapest time to fly. Another inexpensive time to travel by plane is during the "shoulder season." Instead of traveling during the first week of April, for example, it makes better sense and will cost less to take your trip towards the end of March.




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