You might love heading off on vacation with your family by your side, and there are so many destinations to choose from these days. In an ideal world, you may like to make all of your travel plans well in advance. This gives you full control over where you go. The only trouble is, booking holidays early tends to be expensive.
Instead, it can pay to leave the planning till the last minute and book cheap late holidays in 2014. Although it requires some nerve and possibly even a little luck, this is a great way to access the most competitive deals.
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For the best results, it’s important to be flexible. If you have kids, you’ll have to travel during the school holidays, but you can at least be adaptable in terms of destination. The more open you are to different locations, the greater your chances are of bagging a bargain.
Also, make sure you really scour the web. The best deals don’t necessarily appear immediately when you start your search, so persevere.
The Independent Approach
If you like things to be arranged for you, package deals might be the option. However, if you want to explore more than one place, it’s best to adopt the independent approach. By booking your flights and accommodation separately, you can enjoy much greater freedom.
When arranging flights, bear in mind that jetting off mid-week can save you cash. Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be the cheapest days to travel. Meanwhile, the best time to book hotels rooms pricewise is often the day before you arrive. Of course, if you’re traveling with your family in tow, this may be a risk too far. However, there are other ways that you can save cash on your accommodation. By avoiding tourist hotspots during peak periods and thoroughly researching your options, you should be able to find deals that suit.
Where?
If you’d like to experience a mixture of cultures and cuisines, a trip to Europe may be a great option. Here, countries such as France, Italy and Spain are just a short hop from one another. In a couple of weeks, you can check out a host of cities, beaches, and more. Even better, you can sample an array of foods, from authentic Italian pastas to Spanish tapas and French desserts. Bear in mind, though, that trips like this will require some serious planning!
Another option if you want to eat your way around the world is to take a trip to Dubai. This multicultural metropolis boasts an unbeatable array of cuisines, including Arabic, Indian, South American, Asian and European. You’ll be spoiled for choice in the desert city.
As you can see, with a little imagination and a shrewd approach, you can book late breaks that you and your family will remember for years to come. It’s never too late to have fun!
Thanks for the great tips about flexible travel. Maybe I can get a good deal on a vacation one of these days. 🙂
Good advice! It can be hard to be flexible but might just be worth it. 🙂
good tips,going to be heading out this summer with some of the grandkids,,
Great ideas and tips. I’m going to be looking for a great deal soon! Thank you!