The weather is lovely, and your tax return is huge. Forget spring shopping; why not use that cash from Uncle Sam to pay for a much-needed vacation — right now? In fact, as Lauren Volcheff, vice president of marketing for LastMinuteTravel.com shows, many times it’s those fly-by-night travelers who get the best deals.
Find vacations that combine air, hotel or cruising packages
These packages save you time and money. Online booking sites save travelers the hassle of making multiple reservations by combining hotel and cruise packages, with top hotels at great prices. For instance, travelers can enjoy a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay at a four-star Miami hotel plus a three- or four-night Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Sky, starting at $259.
Seek the hotels that offer many value adds
For instance, Walt Disney World Resort hotels have a ton of included value adds that make the price very high value, including complimentary airport and pick-up transfers, extended park hours, complimentary golf rentals, and purchase deliveries.
A cruise is a perfect, all-inclusive package option
Plus, you can save money if you drive instead of fly to ports. For example, Royal Caribbean cruises out of Cape Liberty in New Jersey.
If you have the time, plan before you go
To save time planning a vacation itinerary, look for travel booking sites that allow you to plan the bulk of your trip in advance with discounted tickets and reservations to a variety of attractions, shows and events. It will save you the trouble of having to make reservations upon arrival to your destination.
