1. Be Flexible
Peak day travel surcharges means certain days of the week are more expensive to fly than others. Whenever possible, fly on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday for the cheapest fares.
2. Try a Top Secret Hotel
You can get rates up to 45 percent off
– the trade off is you won’t get the name of the hotel until after booking is complete, but you will get some basic information like star rating, location and amenities.
3. Book Vacation Packages
Just bundling your flight and hotel together can save you up to $525 per booking.
4. Consider Cruising
Cruising is a great value because it includes so much –meals, accommodations and transportations between ports. One great ship to check out this summer is the Celebrity Solstice. It’s a beautifully designed ship and has a variety of Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, making ports of call at beautiful islands such as St. Kitts, St. Maarten and St. Thomas.
5. Travel in the Low Season
Traveling in the low season is a great way to save money. For example, summer is the Caribbean’s low season and prices are up to 50 percent cheaper than the winter. One great destination to check out right now is the US Virgin Islands. ,which consist of three beautiful islands – St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. You’ll find direct flights from many US cities and there is no passport required. That in itself is a money saver.
6. Shop Smart when it Comes to Hotels
Hotels are a great place to find value this summer, with many brands offering amazing deals for travelers. For example, many of Wyndham Hotel Group’s11 brands are offering savings of up to 30% off. Loyalty programs are another way to save and are good for travelers who are fans of a particular brand. For example, the Wyndham Rewards program lets members earn goodies including gift cards and even free nights.
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