Top Tips for Trip Planning

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1. Use a Travel Professional – Why spend four weeks planning your one-week vacation? A travel advisor saves you time and helps you plan the perfect vacation. Travel advisors have access to the best deals, value-added amenities and incentive programs to make your vacation even more enjoyable. Best of all, you don’t have to pay travel agents for their services.
2. Book Early – Don’t wait for last-minute deals. Cruise lines, hotels and resorts often reward those who book ahead with discounted rates and add-ons. When cruising, planning in advance means you’ll have more options to chose from when selecting layout and location or looking for connecting rooms. If rates go down after you’ve booked, I am often able to adjust your price so booking early means getting the vacation you want at a great price.
3. Book a Bundle – You don’t have to search a million sites to find the best price for everything. I can save you money by booking airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and tours as a package.
4. Travel During the Off Season – Save money by traveling to a destination during the off season or “shoulder” season – right before or after peak season. With fewer travelers visiting a destination during the off season, you’ll have faster access to typically busy tourist attractions and accommodation rates are usually lower, giving you more bang for your buck. Check with me to see if changing your dates by a few weeks can help you save money.
5. Travel Local – Look for travel opportunities in your own backyard. Consider a road trip or “staycation” or sail on a cruise from a homeport near you. In addition to the popular cruise ports in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, New York City and Seattle, cruises leave from ports all over the country such as Los Angeles, Baltimore, Galveston, Tampa, and Charleston.
6. Go as a Group – Whether you’re planning a family reunion, friends’ getaway, a special interest group or a wedding, you may be eligible for free accommodations. Plus, groups can often get perks such as free meeting rooms, cocktail parties, special amenities, and other credits.

Ready to fly across the globe, sail to exotic destinations or road trip close to home, I’m here to help you plan the perfect vacation!