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Plan an Affordable, Hassle-Free Summer Vacation

Every year literally millions of singles, couples, families, and groups of friends go on summer vacation together. Summer vacations are popular, and it’s that popularity that can make planning and booking a challenge, especially for families and groups of people. The demand for seats on airplanes is limited by demand, as is the available accommodations. The demand to attend events or visit tourist attractions can also be affected by the increased demand from vacationers.

There are several ways to make affordable reservations and reservations.

Obviously, the first step in making summer vacation reservations is deciding on a summer vacation destination. When selecting a summer vacation destination, there are a number of factors to consider. Some of these factors are;

  1. Are you traveling with children and, if so, what are the ages of your children? Not all accommodation providers accept babies or even young children. This is especially the case for bed and breakfast operations or guest houses. Not all destinations are suitable for children, either. Some destinations are geared towards honeymooners and couples looking for a place for a romantic getaway. While others are aimed at young adults looking for adventure or an exciting nightlife. Destinations that cater primarily to adult tourists offer little diversion for children.
  2. Airfare and accommodation costs are generally fixed, but services and amenities are often forgotten until vacationers are in the country and faced with expensive meals, drinks, admission fees to visit museums, historical sites, or other places of interest. interest, memories, etc. Additional costs can add up to a significant amount. If you have a total budget for the summer vacation you need, these costs are a problem.
  3. Do you, or someone you travel with, have food or other allergies to watch out for? For example, if you or someone traveling with you is allergic to bee stings, areas famous for their flower gardens are not the safest choice for a summer vacation destination.
  4. Do you or someone you will be traveling with have medical problems that could be aggravated by environmental factors such as dry air, humidity, dust, elevation, etc.? This writer once worked with a tour operator who allowed an obese man with a heart condition to book himself for a tour of Nepal. He got off the plane, which did not disembark passengers at a gate, but on the runway almost 100 meters from the terminal entrance. This is a common practice in many places, and especially in smaller airports. In such cases, passengers are expected to walk to the terminal to collect luggage and go through customs and immigration. The obese man collapsed halfway to the terminal and died shortly after. The elevation, combined with his obesity and existing heart condition, was a recipe for disaster, and it became.
  5. Do you or someone you travel with have mobility problems, such as needing a walking aid or a wheelchair? If so, consider the width and surface conditions of the sidewalks, the accessibility of accommodations for anyone with mobility issues, and pedestrian congestion. You should be aware that mansions and heritage buildings that have been converted to hotels or bed and breakfast accommodation are unlikely to have elevators. Many historic sections of European cities are paved with cobblestones, while sidewalks can be very narrow or non-existent. Both make navigation difficult for anyone with mobility problems. For anyone who needs to use a cane, walker or is in a wheelchair, congestion in market squares or bazaars can be a nightmare, as can pedestrian traffic in cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo , Fez, Cairo, etc.

Taking these factors into account will allow you to select the summer vacation destination that best meets your needs and will address any limitations that you or a fellow traveler may have.

Once you have selected a summer vacation destination, you can search for accommodation to reserve for your stay. A large number of amusement parks, campgrounds, and hotels in the US, Canada, and overseas destinations do not require reservations. However, it is advisable to book accommodation anyway. Summer vacation periods are short and therefore the demand is much higher than normal. This can quickly fill the available rooms with vacationers. By making a reservation, you not only ensure that you have a room, but that you have accommodations that suit your needs.

When booking a summer vacation, a large number of travelers will have the services of a travel agent. Using a travel agent is more convenient than searching for vacation packages online, calling hotels to negotiate a booking rate, or getting your own car rental deal. However, there are two things to remember when using a travel agent to organize your summer vacation:

  1. A travel agent only knows what you tell them about your needs. If you research your own summer vacations and make your own accommodation arrangements, it is unlikely that you will be booking a hotel that cannot meet kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. dietary needs. you travel with requires. You also wouldn’t book yourself a room with a beautiful view from a 20th floor balcony if you suffer from acrophobia (fear of heights). A travel agent can do this if you didn’t specifically mention these or other limitations.
  2. Travel agents obviously do not provide their services for free. Most are paid a percentage of the amount you will pay, and many also add a service fee. If you are planning a summer vacation and are on a budget, you may want to book your own flight and make your own reservations. There are two reasons. First of all, a travel agent will organize your transportation and your stay based on what generates the best return for you. This may not be what gives you the best service or value. Second, with very little effort, you can save the portion of a hotel reservation reserved to compensate travel agents and tour operators. Just research hotel rates online, then call or email and offer 30% less. It will be accepted, but if it is not acceptable, the hotel will respond with a quote. You will probably be surprised at what the savings may be. Also, be sure to mention any relevant mobility issues, allergies, or special diets before booking. Discounted rooms are generally not entitled to special services without additional charges, unless they are included in the booking package.

In addition to traveling by car, air travel is a preferred method of travel to reach summer vacation destinations. If you are making your own airline reservations, do so online and find all the alternatives to get you from point A to B. For example, a direct flight is convenient, but can be expensive if available. Many outbound to destination flights are simply not available due to the need for refueling. In cases where a direct flight is available, a flight with one or two stopovers can cost half the price. Likewise, for the same price as a direct flight, you can often choose to organize a tour for yourself.

When flying from Vancouver, BC, Canada to Quito, Ecuador, a peak summer season flight costs a little over CAD $ 1,500 with taxes and surcharges. For the same price you can book a charter tour to Cancun, Mexico, spend a week there, accommodation included. After a week in Cancun you can take the train, a bus or fly to Mexico City. You can stay there for a day or two, then fly from Mexico City to Quito, Ecuador. The cost is pretty much the same, if not less, and it has a nice ride. The original flight from Vancouver to Quito requires at least one stop, most two. The same goes for the alternative route of Vancouver, Cancun, Mexico City and Quito. The difference is that you have a stay in Cancun and Mexico City at no additional cost, instead of waiting at an airport for your connecting flight. It takes a lot of searching to find these deals, but they are available. This is because, as they say in the airline industry, “an airplane that takes off with an empty seat loses revenue.” Airlines will do anything to fill all seats, even if the sale of that seat is drastically discounted.

If your summer vacation is about enjoying the outdoors, you probably want to go camping. Even when planning a camping vacation, you need to make a reservation. Public and private campgrounds are limited in the amount of camping space they have. By reserving a camping space, you are guaranteed a place to pitch your tent or park your RV or trailer.

To book a popular vacation destination at a discount, check out online travel websites. Travel websites offer discounts on popular hotels, airlines, and restaurants around the world. However, there is a downside to using discount travel websites online. Travel sites mainly focus on the most popular summer vacation destinations. That said, you can often find a better hotel deal that fits your budget than if you booked elsewhere, saving nothing more than enjoying much greater luxury at the same price.

There is one very important final consideration in planning and booking your summer vacation flights and hotel reservations. Do your research and book well in advance of your planned departure. Flight deals are rarely available within 21 days of departure, except through last-minute seat sales. The problem with last minute seat sales is that they are limited in both availability and the amount of luggage you can bring. This is because the weight of the luggage is allocated to the cargo, which is actually more profitable for airlines than transporting passengers. Also, last minute means last minute. You don’t want to risk your entire summer vacation to get last minute seat deals. Similarly, hotels rarely make last-minute deals, unless you show up at the counter at 2:00 a.m. and there are vacancies. Even then, the receptionist has parameters as to what discounts he can give. When you start negotiating rooms long before your arrival, you are dealing with management, who generally have more latitude when it comes to granting discounts for secure reservations.

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