(A photo from my window at Sandal's Royal Bahamian)
There are certain questions that, as a travel agent, I get
asked frequently. They are excellent questions and cover information that I
wish all of my people knew! Most of them are regarding the ways to get the best
deals when traveling, so I’m going to outline the questions and answers here
for everyone to benefit!
Let’s start with the most commonly asked question:
Q: What is the best day of the week to buy plane tickets?
A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the best days to find a
good deal. This is because that’s the day when the airlines post their new
inventory and lower the prices of flights that aren’t selling, as they would
like.
Next most commonly asked question:
Q: What are the cheapest days of the week to fly?
A: Coincidentally Tuesdays and Wednesdays are also generally
the cheapest days to fly as well, since you are avoiding both the weekend and
business traffic
Q: How far in advance should I purchase my airline tickets?
A: The best time to book is 60-90 days out. As a general
rule of thumb, the further out you are flying, the sooner you should get your
airline tickets. If you are inflexible
with you dates you should also book further out when there is more
availability. If you are using air miles
book as far in advance as you can since mile seats sell out fast - ESPECIALLY
if you are traveling using miles during the Holidays.
Q: What’s the best time of year to save money on travel?
A: If you want to
save money and avoid crowds there are certain times of year to save on
different places. You can get cruises and land vacations to the Caribbean very
cheaply during hurricane season, which runs June-November. (Although I’d
recommend getting good travel insurance if you chose to go then!) Europe tends
to be less expensive in the winter, because it’s colder. It’s cheaper to go to
Asia during the rainy season, just be sure to bring your umbrella and read up
on Monsoons!
Q: How can I get my dream vacation for a discounted rate?
A: Consider focusing on the type of vacation you would like
to create, rather than a specific location. For example, you want a relaxing
tropical beach vacation and search several destinations rather than having your
sights set only on St. Lucia. Maybe a flight to Jamaica or Cancun, Mexico will
give you the same type of experience for a fraction of the cost.
Q: The best place to book flights?
A: Why my website of course! www.danasglobaltravel.com
For more information or if you have any further questions do
not hesitate to contact me at danasglobaltravel@gmail.com.
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