Traveling smart means taking advantage of good deals, but also of all the tricks that allow you to go on vacation for a reduced price, all without compromising on the quality of the experience.
It is quite possible to enjoy beautiful hotels and exotic excursions at a lower cost, provided you have the right reflexes when making your reservations, but also when you are on your vacation spot.
Here are some useful tips for going on vacation without breaking the bank!
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Plan your trip
The earlier you book, the lower the price you can pay for your trip.
Whether it's plane tickets, car rental, nights in a hotel or in a guest house, everything tends to cost less when you make your reservations several months before the date of your departure.
This can have a significant impact on the total budget of your holiday: you can save several hundred euros on all services.
This is what motivates you to anticipate!
Avoid school holidays
If you don't have a school-aged child, avoid going during times when everyone is on vacation.
Avoid breaks during the school year, and if possible, don't go during the summer holidays either: avoid the months of July and August.
The weather is very nice in many destinations in June and September: leaving during this period allows you to save money, but also not to find yourself in the middle of tourists who are all there at the same time.
Compare different sites
To make your reservations, do not hesitate to make extensive comparisons on various trusted websites.
Beware of platforms that you have never heard of, but which promise you very reduced prices: it is unfortunately very easy to be fooled with false bargains on the Internet.
If you have any doubts, you can directly call the hotel you are interested in, to confirm that it is registered on the platform, and that the prices charged are the right ones.
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Beware of low cost offers
Sometimes, by trying to pay less at all costs, you can end up with unpleasant surprises: yes, the plane tickets of this company are cheaper than those of the competition, but if the luggage is not included, you may end up with a more expensive ticket with supplements.
Similarly, one night in a slightly more expensive hotel, but with breakfast included, can be more interesting than a low cost room without catering included.
You will have understood: saving money also involves optimizing your reservations.
This also has an impact on comfort during your vacation.
Avoid tourist traps!
Our ultimate advice: avoid as much as possible going to the destinations richest in holiday centers and hotel complexes.
These are the most expensive places, and often the service focuses on quantity to the detriment of quality.
Rather than going to a large tourist town, find out about the small towns and even the surrounding villages: the accommodation offer there is often more discreet, but it is generally less expensive.
As a bonus, you benefit from an authentic experience, far from the tourists!
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