Luxury travel has never been more popular, but it’s usually only available of the wealthy. With some smart clever tips, you can travel in luxury and style, while on a budget with these ideas
Take Advantage Of Loyalty Rewards
If you travel often, sign up for loyalty programs. Plenty of airlines and hotel chains have reward programs where you can earn points every time you use them. Save up your points to book a more expensive trip than you would usually be able to. Some loyalty plans have other perks too, like access to better waiting rooms, better room rates, room upgrades or later check-out times.
Look Out For Happy Hours
If you‘re somewhere like Vegas and want to visit a posh bar or restaurant, look out for a happy hour. Many restaurants and bars will offer a deal on drinks and food between certain hours or on certain days of the week. Order some drinks, appetizers and side dishes from the discounted menu and you’ve got yourself a high-end tapas-style meal for a fraction of the cost.
Reduce Travel Requirements Around The City
Once you’ve reached your destination, cutting down on your need for travel around the city will save time and money. This allows you to cram more into the vacation without breaking the bank. If visiting Ohio, for example, choosing restaurants on Union Center Blvd. is highly advised. Their proximity to the shopping centers and entertainment hubs ensure that mealtimes are an experience without compromising your fun elsewhere. The fact you won’t spend $20 on taxi rides to your next attraction also leaves you with more money to enjoy the experiences.
Join Frequent Flyer Programs
If you usually fly with the same airline, join their frequent flyer program to start saving up air miles. You might get access to a private lounge, priority boarding, free upgrades, a higher luggage allowance or free checked baggage. You can also save up your air miles to pay for flights or upgrade to first class.
Travel During Off-Season
Unless you have kids or want to travel for a set event like a total solar eclipse, travel during off-season. You can get great value deals in the Winter, and lower prices if you travel during school terms. The other advantage of doing this is that your flight and your destination won’t be as busy, so you have more chance of getting upgrades.
Use Deal Apps
Sign up for deal apps. You can find deals on hotels, meals, drinks and trips, which means you can book your holiday on a much lower budget. Check for new deals often, and always look out for local discount apps when you’re away too.
Take Advantage Of Free Activities
Save some cash on your trip that can be spent on more luxury ideas by making the most of any free activities. Look out for trips like free walking tours, which are often offered by hotels. You can see the local area for free and put what you would have spent towards a pricier dinner or a round of drinks.
Compare Prices
Before you book your vacation, check price comparison sites for flights and hotels to find the best deal. Remember to check the cost of booking through the hotels’ own website directly as this can be cheaper than booking through an agent or a third party site. To get a more luxury room, ask for a corner room, as they’re often bigger, giving you more space with no extra cost.
