Archive for February, 2012

Overview On Discount Airfares

When you are going out for a vacation, most of your money is spent in buying airline tickets.  Finding ways to buy cheap flights is becoming very difficult. Here are a few tips that will help you in locating discount airfares.

You should be flexible with dates when flying.  If you are not flexible, you will not be able to find cheap flight tickets. Even the difference of a day can mean the difference of hundreds of dollars. Always fly on weekdays as most of the people travel during weekends when airlines hike their prices. Even if you fly in holiday season, you have to pay more.  You can buy cheap airline tickets either early morning or late nights. During these times, flight tickets will be cheaper. If you’re flexible with your plan you will get cheap flight tickets. Do remember to book tickets in mid weeks instead of weekends as prices drop during mid week.

Always use secondary airports while flying.

Secondary airports are away from the city and are smaller. Small carriers always use such airports to reduce operational costs. Cheaper costs mean cheaper tickets. You will not find cheap carriers in United States. You will find various small carriers in Europe and Asia. Smaller carriers that operate from secondary airports don’t provide any perks. You are only buying sitting space in the airline. You will not get any amenities like food, drink or peanuts. If you are staying in a place with secondary airport, consider flying on one of these discount carriers for a cheaper ticket.

Fly through connecting flights instead of a direct one. It is cheaper to go to Madrid and then take a cheap flight to Rome than flying directly into Rome. Direct flights always cost more. It would be better to take a flight from one place to a connecting route and from there take another flight to your desired destination. In such a case, you will be able to save money. Doing this is not easy and requires a bit of research.

A student can avail discounts. You can find flexible student airline tickets, discount cards, cheaper train tickets and much more. If you are a student you have to carry a student ID. 

Stay informed of all the recent flight promotions and deals by signing up to a few airline or industry newsletters. Often these newsletters are the only way to hear about these deals. It takes only a few clicks and you can delete the newsletters when you aren’t interested in flying.  If you’re planning for round world tickets find out whether it is worth the cost.

Airline reward programs are a great way to get free flights, free upgrades and free companion tickets. If you aren’t a frequent flier, it will take a long time to get points but if you are a frequent flier, you should sign up for a rewards program so you can get freebies.

 

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CheapSally.com Travel Trends Show 2012 to be the Year of Weekend Getaways


San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

America is one of the few countries where the typical workers vacation days are often left unused. CNN reported that in 2011, the average American received 14 vacation days but only used 12 of them. Most cited economic factors as their motivation for staying at work. But as we move into January 2012, CheapSally.com expects Americans to travel more, taking advantage of the increase in travel deals offered by major websites and their increased supply of time off.

With the economy still struggling, one of the more important travel trends this year is the consumers choice to stay closer to home. With a record number of unused vacation days, there will be an expected increase in choosing weekend getaway options. Weekend travel doesnt involve as much advanced planning since consumers can drive, fly close-by, or simply spend the weekend at a luxury hotel.

Dylan Whitman, Directory of Strategy at Cheap Sally, a popular travel deal aggregator website, says that the online deal market should have some of their best ever online sales in 2012. People have come to expect savings on their vacations and travel and are hesitant to book without them. The online deal sites are getting more and more competitive with their offers, which mean better savings for consumers.

The majority of consumers traveling over weekends are seeking to spend more time with their loved ones. CheapSally.com is being proactive in 2012 by offering families the opportunity to spend time together and travel affordably, says Whitman. We want 2012 to not only be the year of the weekend getaway but also be the year of the family.

All of these factors indicate that January 2012 may have a record number of weekend vacationers. Statistics in travel trends show that those looking to score the best deals should look for airfare sales between Tuesday and Thursday, and look to book at off-peak hours of the day. Consumers should also take advantage of the increased number of offerings from travel and deal sites such as CheapSally.com. These sites, and the option to only use one or two vacation days but still get a break, mean that in 2012 weekend getaways are something everyone can enjoy.

More about CheapSally.com:

CheapSally.com is an online promo coupon site that shares coupons and deals for over 11,000 retailers. And provide customers an average savings of 15%. The website was founded in San Diego in November 2010 by Flank Digital. For more information please visit Cheap Sally on Facebook and Twitter

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VBT Releases Latest Catalog of Worldwide Bicycling and Walking Vacations

Bristol, VT (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

With the release of VBTs latest catalog of bicycling and walking vacations, the Vermont-based company is excited to enter into its 41st year of excellence in providing the highest quality vacations at unsurpassed value.

VBTs new, comprehensive catalog provides in-depth descriptions and itineraries of their full-line of 39 vacations in 26 countries, including some of their most popular biking trips, Tuscany by the Sea, Puglia: Italys Undiscovered Coast and The Czech Republic, Germany & Austria.

Along with the catalogs release, VBT is offering savings of $ 200 off of all international destinations and $ 100 off of all U.S. destinations when reserved by February 17, 2012.

Five new 2012 biking vacations are featured in the catalog. Travelers will be guided into a land of stunning medieval villages in Poland: Cycling through the Old World. On VBTs Bicycling Bordeaux & the River Dordogne vacation, guests will ride and sample their way along country roads and through lush vineyards. Back by traveler demand, Tuscan Hill Towns by Bike makes a return to VBTs collection of vacations, providing a unique window into one of Europes most beautiful landscapes. Travelers will enjoy luxury and comfort cycling along the Mekong River in VBTs Exploring Northern Thailand. And rounding out the 2012 biking lineup, VBT is now offering a domestic bicycling vacation with a maritime flair on Maryland: Cycling the Chesapeake Bay.

Additionally, VBT has rolled out a new walking vacation, Argentina: Walking in Patagonia. On VBTs latest walking tour, travelers will walk past jagged granite spires, windswept glaciers and sprawling green forests on a vacation that is nothing short of inspiring. Discovery waits around every corner in VBTs substantial collection of walking getaways, including traveler favorites, The Amalfi Coast & Capri, Peru: Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley and Walking Portugal’s Douro River Valley.

In all my years of travel, Ive learned that every place, even those that you know well, always have new secrets, and at any time the most ordinary event can turn into a standout moment. With that in mind, each one of our deluxe bicycling and walking vacations are purposely designed to have just the right blend of built-in and serendipitous pleasures. So you never know what to expect you just know it will be great, says Gregg Marston, VBTs President.

VBT enters into 2012 having been rated as one of the World’s Best Tour Operators by the readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine for the second year in row. Making lifetime supporters of many of their travelers, 98% of VBT travelers plan to travel with the company again, and 99% say that they will recommend VBT to their friends.

Founded in 1971 by a Middlebury College professor, VBT offers deluxe, small group bicycling and walking tours worldwide, including destinations in Europe, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Vietnam, Thailand, Peru, Argentina and the U.S.A. Each trip includes all accommodations, many meals, two expert local Trip Leaders, unique sightseeing and cultural activities, and full vehicle support. Unlike other companies, VBT also includes international airfare and air fuel surcharges in its trip cost.

For reservations or more information, and to receive the new 2012 catalog, call 1-800-245-3868 or log on to the companys website at http://www.vbt.com.

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