Here is the low down on taking the sting out of high airfare prices and bagging the perfect deals for your vacation in 2014.
Higher airfares: - Probably the most restrictive factor for travelers this year will be the sky rocketing air ticket prices. Apart from rising prices of crude oil, the other major factor pushing up the prices is the consolidation of airliners. As of today, only four major airliners fly in the United States; lesser players mean less pressure on them to lower the prices and consequently fewer deals for the customers. Sadly, there is no solid strategy to evade the situation. Travelers will have to forgo luxury accommodation, fancy restaurants and expensive sightseeing to offset the cost and travel within their budgets.
Skip the hotels: - Take advantage of vacation rental sites like airbnb, FlipKey, HomeAway and Rentalo which allows you to stay in an apartment at a fraction of the cost of a fancy hotel. The sector is in its nascent stage and is plagued by few issues, however, the massive amount of savings more than compensates for the minor discomforts. Hotels in India are increasingly suiting up to counter the trend by lowering the prices. Hotel booking in India has also become significantly easier thanks to numerous online portals competing for the traveler’s attention.
Watch your currency: - While hunting for an overseas vacation, consider how far your currency will go. Last year, the Indonesian Rupiah took a whopping 7% plunge against the dollar, rendering Bali one of the best value vacation spot for the Yanks. Even the Japanese Yen fell significantly against the dollar making the once expensive island an affordable travel option.
Skip the hotels: - Take advantage of vacation rental sites like airbnb, FlipKey, HomeAway and Rentalo which allows you to stay in an apartment at a fraction of the cost of a fancy hotel. The sector is in its nascent stage and is plagued by few issues, however, the massive amount of savings more than compensates for the minor discomforts. Hotels in India are increasingly suiting up to counter the trend by lowering the prices. Hotel booking in India has also become significantly easier thanks to numerous online portals competing for the traveler’s attention.
Watch your currency: - While hunting for an overseas vacation, consider how far your currency will go. Last year, the Indonesian Rupiah took a whopping 7% plunge against the dollar, rendering Bali one of the best value vacation spot for the Yanks. Even the Japanese Yen fell significantly against the dollar making the once expensive island an affordable travel option.
