Travel During Off-Seasons
One important thing is to be able to be flexible when it comes to your travels. Surely, we all would like to be able to travel exclusively in the summer since the weather is great then and you’re less likely to have rain ruin your vacation, but at the same time, it is also the most expensive time to travel.
Look into traveling off-season for the places you’re dying to visit. A lot of places that experience all four seasons can actually be just as beautiful and less crowded if you visit them in mid-spring or mid-autumn. Generally, you can save a lot of money on accommodation and flights if they are outside the summer months, and you can always find deals around mid-September if you decide you want to go to the seaside then.
Sometimes, it pays off if you go somewhere like Egypt in February or during one of the kids’ spring holidays, as not only will it be cheaper, but the weather will actually be perfect for sightseeing. If you go in the late spring or summer months, you can expect temperatures so hot you won’t be able to step outside.
Just keep an eye on the off-season deals and research the weather for the places you want to visit!
Flying on a Budget: Mid-Week Or At Night
Speaking of being flexible, you may be able to find cheaper and more budget friendly flights if you’re willing to compromise. Let’s face it, a lot of us like to start our vacations on the weekend and are pretty comfortable when it comes to getting to the airport. However, if you are willing to compromise on your travel schedule, you’ll be surprised just how much money you can save!
You can get amazing deals on flights if you are willing to fly at hours where others wouldn’t be as keen on doing so. Instead of morning or early afternoon flights, you can look at very early morning and later in the day flights. Sure, they can be a bit more tiring, but you can always rest when you get to your accommodation.
If very early or very late flights aren’t for you, check out the midweek flights! Generally, these planes are frequented by business travelers, but most people going on vacation and families are trying to align their flights with the weekend due to work and school schedules. Be nicer to your budget and look at the midweek flights. You will be surprised by the deals you can find.
