Travel plan can be a tedious task. Scanning the internet to get some best deals for airlines and hotels is not everyone’s cup of tea. It is very difficult to get that perfect deal for your travel which will not be hard on your pocket. One might easily get confused because of the ever increasing number of online travel portals. In this confusion, you can make some mistakes thus forcing you to cough up some extra penny.
Here’s a list of 6 such mistakes which will destroy your trip planning:
1. Not being flexible with dates:
One of the biggest mistake people commit while travel planning is not being flexible with the dates. If you are planning an affordable trip, then staying rigid with the dates will surely affect your budget. If in case, the rates are too expensive on the said date, then you can easily opt for some other dates during the same period which will help you in your budgeted travel planning.
2. Not planning an itinerary:
Another most committed mistake, people just don’t plan an itinerary. Without a proper structure, your travel planning will eventually lead to being a costly affair.
A proper itinerary will help you to save a lot of money and time. You can make use of various travel itinerary apps, which ease your vacation plan. These apps give you information about the various attractions, your destination has. In addition to this, these apps also give you a comparison between the hotels so that you can easily spot the difference between the prices.
3. Booking too early or very late:
The prices of flight tickets tend to fluctuate with every single day. Hence, it is very important to book at a perfect time. Sometimes people book too early and end up paying more. Same is the case with booking too late. While booking at the last moment, most of the airlines increase their ticket prices which can be double of the original prices. In order to avoid this mistake, one must try not to book at night as most of the airlines have some exclusive offers for a limited period and that too in the morning hours. Hence, grab the opportunity and crack such lucrative deals.
4. Turning a blind eye towards the extra fees:
Sometimes most of the airlines or resorts don’t disclose the extra travel fees and you can end up paying more of your hard earned money. Hence it is necessary to do your homework while booking your hotels or resorts so that you will not get some shocking surprises.
5. Paying via credit card:
Want a cashless vacation? Are you paying via credit card? Read before you decide! If you are paying credit card for your vacation , then you will be in for an unpleasant surprise. Most of the banks charge as much as 18% on the credit card transactions hence adding to your already loaded bill.
6. Just being lazy!
If you are looking for a budget friendly travel, then being a lazy lad will not do! You’ll always end up paying more than your actual budget. Hence, it is very necessary that you plan your travel properly without ignoring some important aspects like extra fees like baggage, parking, resorts. This will not only be hard on your pocket but also will leave a bad aftertaste.
So, keep these six points in mind while planning your travel and try not to commit them, ever again!
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