Advice on Making Luxury Travel More Affordable

 LOne of the most common questions I receive, is how to make a vacation more affordable. The truth is we all want to travel like celebrities on even the smallest of budgets. So how can we get a luxury travel experience with a not so luxurious price tag? Spoiler Alert: The easiest way to save money is to book ahead of time!

Learn all the reasons and what considerations to take in to account to know why planning in advance is the best way to make luxury travel more affordable...

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When you book ahead of time, you are more likely to enjoy:

    1.  Early booking promotions which could include:

• Free room nights or category upgrades
• Free transfers to and from the resort
• Discounts on spa services
• Free or discounted attraction tickets and meal vouchers
• Free onboard credit (for travelers taking a cruise)
• Kids free specials
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    2.  The best flight prices and schedules

• The closer you get to departure, the more likely your flight is to be three to five times more expensive. As seats sell, the airline continues to increase the fare. That's why you may see "3 seats left at this price" at times next to the price... the airline only prices so many seats at a certain price, and then it jumps to the next price until those are gone, and increases again and again.
  
• Seat availability will also become more limited as you wait. If you want your children to sit near you, you better book in advance to ensure seat selection together is an option.  
  
  

    3. The best hotel prices and room category availability

• Waiting could mean the only rooms available are now the higher cost junior suites and suites, instead of the standard room you were hoping to pay for.
  
  

     4.  More affordable payment plans 

• i.e. the longer you have until your trip, the smaller your monthly payments will be. 

The longer you put off booking your travel, the faster the cheap accommodations and transportation will fill up. The quality options and best schedules are first to go. It's kind of like if you want to go to the popular restaurant in town, a reservation is recommended if you hope to get a table Friday night. You'll need to book your reservation as soon as possible, or you probably won't be able to get in and have to settle for something else you don't want. 


Book With a Travel Agent to Maximize Savings:

At the risk of sounding self-serving, another way to make luxury travel more affordable, is to book with a travel agent. There are some deals that are simply not online, or even available to the general public. When you work with Destinations HD, you get access to the insider secrets for the best deals on flights and hotels you might not be able to find anywhere else.

For example, let's say you want a 7-day trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We might know of a new resort that is going to be open by the time of your trip. As a result we might be able to get you a discounted room in celebration of the grand opening. That's the benefit of working with a reputable travel agent. We keep up with the travel news that most people not working in the industry won't be aware of.

Believe it or not, your luxury travel experience might not be as expensive as you expect. Book your consultation today for a stress-free vacation experience. We’ll help you design a vacation that meets your needs and budget! ​

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