Summer is just around the corner - so finalize those vacation plans!


by Adam Singleton - Date: 2007-05-21 - Word Count: 456 Share This!

We spend all year anticipating the coming of the summer months, when the sun bestows all its glory and we finally get to take that much-needed vacation. But for many of us, the season arrives sooner than we expect: suddenly, summer is only a month or two away, and you realize you've made no travel plans whatsoever. So, should you assume you've missed out on all the best deals?

The answer is simple: absolutely not. While it's true that summertime travel and accommodation prices climb as the summer months approach, there are always great deals to be found. However, instead of conducting a straightforward search on travel and accommodation sites - where you'd most likely be faced with the pricier offers - your search should target special deals. Many transport and hotel accommodation sites will usually link to a special offers page, where you'll have access to the best deals available. However, keep in mind that special deals are usually pre-selected by travel companies - so you may not necessarily find a deal to the destination of your choice. But keep an open mind, and you may just end up finding a deal to an unexpected yet perfect destination!

However, if you've really left your summer vacation planning to the last minute, you might be better off targeting last-minute deals rather than just special deals. Last minute deals can be even more valuable in terms of price and what they offer; and because you can usually get last-minute package holidays, you may have the opportunity to arrange more of your trip for less. However, last-minute deals usually afford even less flexibility in terms of destination than special deals. Moreover, times and dates of travel can be restricted - so you'll need to be flexible in terms of when you can travel.

However, if you conduct your search for cheap summer travel and hotel accommodation deals, yet can't seem to find any for the destination of your choice, don't worry - there are other ways to ensure you take the holiday of your dreams without breaking the bank. You may, for instance, end up paying more for airfare; but why not compensate for the cost of travel by choosing to eat at smaller, local haunts during your trip? You'll save money and get an authentic taste from your holiday destination. Or, choose to map out your own sightseeing tour rather than joining a costly tour group - you never know what you'll discover while exploring your holiday destination at your own pace!

At any rate, the sooner you arrange your summer vacation the better - so finalize those plans before the best deals disappear!
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Adam Singleton is an online, freelance journalist and keen amateur photographer. His portfolio, called Capquest Photography is available to view online.

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