Have you ever tried finding a good deal on airfare to your upcoming Easter vacation? If so, you’ll know that it’s not always the simplest task. Most people don’t think of travel as an investment, but just between flights and hotels, a trip could cost thousands. So what are some easy steps to plan for Easter Vacation in advance? Follow these simple tips for a more affordable vacation.
1. Start looking for airfare early
Just because airfare is expensive sometimes, doesn’t mean you should wait until the last minute to purchase your ticket. If you start looking earlier than your desired departure date, or even one month in advance, you could save on airfare if the price drops significantly. Of course if you go much too early and the price rises up again during that time, it doesn’t help at all.
2. Try to do a little bit at a time
If you are part of the great majority of people who hate to buy things online, then this tip is for you. That’s right, if you can wait until the beginning of your vacation and purchase something at one time, then there’s no reason not to do it. There are many travel sites that provide a live chat or email service so that your purchase will be organized and all completed by the time you arrive, just so that you don’t have to wait upon arrival.
3. Ask for special deals
Find local travel agencies and ask for any special deals that they might have going on. They might be able to get you a discount on airfare or a room in a better location than you originally booked. Hotels will often have offers during certain times of the year, so ask your hotel what’s going on when you arrive so that you can stay with them at the same price they reserved it at.
4. Do not over-pack
Over-packing is a death wish for your vacation. Aside from being uncomfortable and annoying to carry around, it also increases the weight of your luggage which increases your baggage costs. Lighten the load by only taking necessities as well as planning ahead a day or two in advance what you will bring with you on an excursion. Take a quick look through your things, to see if there’s anything you could leave behind.
