Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Escaping the cold and enjoying a holiday travel on the cheap


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When the too cold weather tags along with the Christmas holiday, it makes you want to get out of town and enjoy a warm-weather getaway. However, holiday travel is notoriously known as being a busy and expensive undertaking. Odds are, you’ll likely get discouraged and end up staying at home, hoping that the heating system will not give up on you.

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But, fret not, for there are deals and tactics that will let you enjoy a warm Christmas holiday, away the biting weather. In fact, Travel Channel says that there is quite a window of opportunity for a great vacation with holiday travel, only if you planned ahead and booked early. Independent Traveler affirms that fares rise as the actual holiday approaches, so booking early avoid the price of procrastination. There is no such thing as too early flight booking in this day and age.

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Forbes underscores that the beauty of booking travel in advance for a winter holiday is that you see maximum discounts on resort or hotel rates. A 14 to 21-day advanced booking is ideal for a 20 percent discount or more. With advanced flight booking, you can choose Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, or the actual holiday, as these days are the cheapest times to fly to your destination. And they are less stressful, too.

Escaping winter by vacationing somewhere sunny can cause a serious dent on your budget, unless you plan well in advance and not escape town on a sudden whim.

Hi there! Riyesh Menon here! Traveling is what I love best as I get to see unique places and cultures. Follow me on Twitter to read about the places I visited and those that I plan to see soon.