These are 5 steps that Savvy Travelers take when planning any vacation. How many do you practice? Perhaps, along with our assistance, these can help you make planning your vacation as easy as stress free as the vacation itself.
#1 – Plan ahead, the days of fantastic last minute travel deals are long gone. While you may occasionally run across what looks to be a fabulous price on a resort or cruise, by the time you factor in the cost of last minute airfare to reach your destination, any potential savings has been lost. Smart travelers are planning at the very least 9 months out on an International trip, with over 50% planning up to 12 months in advance. We have several families that have already planned their 2016 vacations in order to secure the best pricing and selection for their family.
#2 – Price vs. Value – They realize that while the price of two vacations that appear similar offer drastic differences with regards to value when you dig a little deeper. Remember, in the words of Warren Buffett, “price is what you pay, value is what you get.” Is it really worth saving a few € on that hotel room on the outskirts of Rome when you are going to spend hours sitting in traffic trying to get to and from the city center?
#3 – Travel Insurance – They protect their travel investment through choosing the right travel insurance for their needs. Of course, no one ever books a vacation with the intention of canceling, but you still need to protect yourself from the unexpected. Remember a few years ago when the volcano in Iceland disrupted flights throughout Europe for nearly a week? We do!
#4 – They rely on the expertise of a travel consultant – Certainly the internet is a valuable source of information, but it can easily lead to overload. By turning to a professional you not only get help in deciphering the information, but you also get assistance in time of need. We will take care of everything from the time you start the planning until you return home. Think nothing will happen? See tip #3!
#5 – Go with the flow – you don’t need to plan out every minute of every day while you are vacationing, unless of course you are visiting Disney and trying to make the most of your dining plan and fast passes. Allow some time to explore sites you hadn’t planned on, some of my favorite travel memories have taken place in spots we hadn’t planned on, but seemed to have stumbled across by accident.
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