posted by Catherine on Nov 16
Just because you want a great eco vacation – you don’t have to pay full price for it!
Everyone likes to know that they aren’t paying too much for their winter vacation – especially this year when things are a bit tight for most families.
So, why not hunt around for something great but at less than full price? That way you can still afford an eco holiday without having to compromise to fit your budget.
I do it all the time, and have found some really fantastic deals. There’s nothing better than finding out you have paid less than other people at the same resort!
Why Is The Same Vacation Cheaper?
Well, there are 2 main reasons for getting a cheaper vacation. One is that is the company reduce their prices and the other is that the company arrange for cheaper vacations in the first place!
So, lets start with the reduced prices option – which I have used frequently.
Basically, it is quite common for a vacation firm to set a price for a certain trip as a starting point – and that’s all it is – a starting point. Anyone can offer the vacation at less than that price – you just have to find them!
Some companies reduce their prices early on to make sure that they sell their share of the spaces, other companies wait a while to see if they can sell most of their trips at the full price before reducing the final few, and some (my favorite source of great offers) wait until the very last minute to offer their budget prices – literally within the last few weeks before your arrival – and you can find yourself some great deals.
The number of times I have found a vacation cottage the week before my trip, or booked a trip so close to departure that the travel firm don’t have time to post the tickets out!
Obviously the downside of this option is finding a trip that you actually like or one that suits your needs – you have to be flexible.
If you are very fussy about where you want to visit or if you have a large family group – this method might not be at all suitable. It’s unlikely that you will find a last minute family vacation that includes 5 or more allocated seats on a train, plane or ship! And heavily discounted trips to popular resorts don’t often crop up!
Option 2: Find a vacation firm that offers low prices in the first place!
There are many travel companies and organisations that deal direct with resorts, or even own those very resorts or accommodation, and so can afford to offer you heavily discounted prices from the very start.
They may get rooms in certain destinations at a wholesale price, therefore can offer you vacations at what appear to be just a fraction of the normal prices! So rather than paying the retail or high street prices, you get them at rock bottom – even though they are the same great vacations that other people are paying much more for!
Such companies may also specialise in offering accommodation in places that aren’t the usual choices – meaning that hyped-up touristy destinations are avoided, and quieter but just as clean and comfortable locations are offered instead.
I have found several cabins this way – and they were well off the tourist track – and were definately worth visiting. However, it’s not always possible to find such delightful places unless your agent already knows about them!
Finally, as wholesale travel packages are cheap from the word go, you can plan your vacation way in advance – ideal for families hoping to book during school breaks, or for large groups who all want to be together!
So, if you are like me and want a great deal this winter, then don’t go to the regular travel firms first – look for something different.
Reduced price vacations are out there – so go get yourself one!
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