If you have been counting the days, preparing the itinerary etc for your next vacation, then it is time to look at some practical travel tips before you embark on your journey:
- Book your accommodation now – The most important tip is to book the accommodation based on your budget. If you have a big budget and you wish to stay at 5 star hotels, then there is no problem, but if you are on a tight budget and want to make the most of it, then you need to look at alternatives like vacation rentals. You can use the Uber Real Estate website or websites like VRBO, AirBnb to find the best vacation rentals in your destination. These are real good options and if you are traveling as a group or family, then it is the best option.
- Not many people know that every travel destination has a season known as shoulder season. We are all well versed with the peak season, i.e., the time when a lot of travellers visit the destination, the shoulder season is the time when the peak time travellers have returned, this is usually at the end of the peak season and you can get a lot of wonderful discounts and deals during this period.
- Nowadays a lot of credit and debit cards provide travel points and if you have gained a considerable number of travel points you can use them to book your flight tickets. Also if you book your tickets early you tend to get the best deal. If you book your tickets close to your departure date you will find that the flight tickets are also quite costly. Hence, always book tickets early.
- You can get a travel credit card from your bank and ask them for low interest rates. You can use this card to make purchases rather than exchange money which costs more due to the transaction fees involved. You can also ask your bank about the various reward programs that the credit card provides and based on that you can opt for a good one.
- Transportation costs at the destination can add up to a lot of money. Instead of cabs you should opt for public transport which tends to be considerably cheaper than cabs. Hiring a car or bike can also be a cheaper option, one that will save you money.
- You should visit the places that tourists often frequent but you should also visit places that are often overlooked. These places are often gems and exploring them will be a great experience. You should talk to the locals and get to know about these places.
- When you are in a different place, make it a point to try the local cuisine. Some people go to different places but never try the local food, it is a mistake because you never know if you will visit the same place again, hence, try the local delicacies.
When you are traveling, the money saved, even small can be very helpful.
