TOP SECRETS TO SAVVY TRAVEL
Save Big Now on Time and Money!
TIME IT RIGHT
1. FLY ON A TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, OR SATURDAY. Traveling on off-peak days – and at off-peak times – means lower fares, a less crowded cabin, and a greater chance of snagging those elusive mileage-award seats. Taking two days off for a long weekend? Instead of a Thursday – Sunday or Friday – Monday trip, save money by flying on a Saturday and returning on a Tuesday.
2. HOP BETWEEN CITIES AT MIDDAY. When you’re traveling through Europe and Asia and need to get from one city to another, consider scheduling transportation for the middle of the day. If you leave at dawn, you miss the sunrise – ideal for photography and observing locals – and reach your destination at midday, when temperatures are highest, the light is at its worst for photos, and it’s too early to check into your hotel. (You may also have to fight rush-hour commuters and miss a breakfast that is included in your rate.)
3. VISIT ISLANDS DURING SHOULDER SEASON. Peak-season rates on islands often reflect nearby countries’ vacation schedules rather than the best time to visit (Bali’s hotels, for instance, fill up with Japanese in early May and with Australians in January). In low season, many businesses shut down. Shoulder season – when crowds are thinner bu the weather is still good – is the solution.
Source: Condé Nast Traveler
Save Big Now on Time and Money!
TIME IT RIGHT
1. FLY ON A TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, OR SATURDAY. Traveling on off-peak days – and at off-peak times – means lower fares, a less crowded cabin, and a greater chance of snagging those elusive mileage-award seats. Taking two days off for a long weekend? Instead of a Thursday – Sunday or Friday – Monday trip, save money by flying on a Saturday and returning on a Tuesday.
2. HOP BETWEEN CITIES AT MIDDAY. When you’re traveling through Europe and Asia and need to get from one city to another, consider scheduling transportation for the middle of the day. If you leave at dawn, you miss the sunrise – ideal for photography and observing locals – and reach your destination at midday, when temperatures are highest, the light is at its worst for photos, and it’s too early to check into your hotel. (You may also have to fight rush-hour commuters and miss a breakfast that is included in your rate.)
3. VISIT ISLANDS DURING SHOULDER SEASON. Peak-season rates on islands often reflect nearby countries’ vacation schedules rather than the best time to visit (Bali’s hotels, for instance, fill up with Japanese in early May and with Australians in January). In low season, many businesses shut down. Shoulder season – when crowds are thinner bu the weather is still good – is the solution.
Source: Condé Nast Traveler