LIKE 9000FT AND ABOVE. WITH THIS ONE IT LOOKS LIKE. ALL RIGHT THANK YOU ERIC. IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO START BOOKING YOUR NEXT VACATION. MIGUEL’S DOING IT RIGHT ON VACATION RIGHT NOW. MAY, SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, EXPERTS SAY, ARE TYPICALLY THE CHEAPEST MONTHS TO TRAVEL. YOU CAN USE GOOGLE FLIGHTS, GOOGLE HOTELS OR KAYAK TO COMPARE FLIGHTS AND HOTELS BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH AN AIRLINE OR HOTEL CAN AND CAN MAKE CHANGES IN CUSTOMER SUPPORT A LOT EASIER. BUNDLED PACKAGES MAY SAVE YOU MONEY, BUT SOME DISCOUNTS CAN BE MISLEADING. I THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE WORRIED THAT AN AGENT WILL GET THEM TO SPEND MORE MONEY THAN THAN THEY WANT TO, BUT THE TRUTH IS, THEY ARE TYPICALLY LIKE EXPERT IN BOOKING IN THOSE AREAS AND CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF DEALS AND THINGS THAT IT’S GOING TO BE HARD, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, FOR YOU TO FIND. THEY ALSO HAVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DIFFERENT HOTEL CHAINS, DIFFERENT CRUISE LINES, AND THEY MIGHT BE ABLE. ONE LAST LITTLE TIP HERE BEFORE RENTING A CAR, CHECK YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE. RENT
Tips for booking your next vacation
Big trip or bucket-list getaway? Consider a travel agent
It’s never too early to start booking your next vacation, whether it’s for spring break, the summer or the holidays, and considering the timing and method of booking can help you secure better deals.For lower prices, the best times to travel are typically May, September and October, although this can vary depending on your destination. To begin planning, compare options for flights and hotels using platforms like Google Flights, Google Hotels or Kayak. While booking through a third party is common, Lisa Gill, an investigative reporter for Consumer Reports, advises that sometimes it’s best to book directly with an airline or hotel for easier changes and support. She also cautions travelers to be wary of discounted bundles, as they can often be misleading.Gill said if you are planning to travel to a bucket-list destination or with a large group, it’s worth considering a travel agent. She added that most agents work on commission, so it can often be at no extra cost for quotes or itineraries. “I think a lot of people are worried that an agent will get them to spend more money than they want to, but the truth is, they are typically like experts in booking in those areas and can find all kinds of deals and things that it’s going to be hard, if not impossible, for you to find. They also have relationships with different hotel chains, different cruise lines,” Gill said.Finally, when renting a car, ensure it’s covered by your insurance, as rental companies often offer upgrades that are not included in your insurance.
It’s never too early to start booking your next vacation, whether it’s for spring break, the summer or the holidays, and considering the timing and method of booking can help you secure better deals.
For lower prices, the best times to travel are typically May, September and October, although this can vary depending on your destination. To begin planning, compare options for flights and hotels using platforms like Google Flights, Google Hotels or Kayak.
While booking through a third party is common, Lisa Gill, an investigative reporter for Consumer Reports, advises that sometimes it’s best to book directly with an airline or hotel for easier changes and support. She also cautions travelers to be wary of discounted bundles, as they can often be misleading.
Gill said if you are planning to travel to a bucket-list destination or with a large group, it’s worth considering a travel agent. She added that most agents work on commission, so it can often be at no extra cost for quotes or itineraries.
“I think a lot of people are worried that an agent will get them to spend more money than they want to, but the truth is, they are typically like experts in booking in those areas and can find all kinds of deals and things that it’s going to be hard, if not impossible, for you to find. They also have relationships with different hotel chains, different cruise lines,” Gill said.
Finally, when renting a car, ensure it’s covered by your insurance, as rental companies often offer upgrades that are not included in your insurance.
