Welcome to my new blog. I will take you to places we have visited, give you inside tips on hotels, tours, restaurants,cruise ships and some helpful tips for your vacations.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Being Realistic with your Expectations in today's economy
I have been in the travel over 15 years with 14 of them owning my own agency. Being on the West Coast, I remember (may be telling my age on this one) that round trip airfares to Honolulu were $199. I wish they were that today as I wish that gasoline was still under a dollar a gallon, but I have to be realistic with my expectations in today's economy/market. I have clients constantly saying "last year" I paid $400 less-yes, I understand but we have to look at today's prices. Believe me I wish I could pull those "old" prices out of my hat. If you can be flexible on dates, the days of travel, I will do my best to get you a great vacation package. Please, remember that Christmas, Thanksgiving, the 1st week of August, the 3&4th week of June and the 3rd week of March are typically the busiest and most expensive dates to travel. The least expensive days to travel (typically) are Tuesday-Thursday. Gone are the last minute "great prices" unless you are close to cruise terminals, don't need the airfare and are not traveling on holidays. Remember, you take a vacation 1-2 times a year to get away for that much needed relaxation and rejuvenation, so don't skimp on your expectations.
Happy Traveling!!!
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