Is 2009 the year of the vacation deal. You bet it is! Values abound. Shop til you drop to find the best vacation deals of the decade. Everyone from the guy next door to the high net-worth gentry are looking for travel bargains. According to Forbes magazine the number one factor when booking travel this year is price. And according to Travelocity prices have fallen 18% from January 2008. That means travelers and vacationers will find steep discounts in 2009 as resorts seek to romance travelers to thier doors.
Travel bargains come and go, but right now at least, the hoteldiscounts are steeper than they've been in a long time. To get the bestdeal, however, it's important to be flexible about where itis you actually want to go. Our expert, Tori Milan reports guests are more interested in securing a deal and are willing to consider value over destination.
Whether you want a romantic getaway for two on the beach, a family vacation
to Disney World, or a fun-filled trip to the strip in Las Vegas, travel expert, Tori Milan says the time to book a vacation is now. “The deals are here en masse and
in every travel sector – vacation packages, airfare, car rental and vacation rentals.”
Reeling from a sagging economy the travel industry is willing to offer up
Fabulous deals. Travelers can find savings of up to 70% off the Caribbean or 50% off Hawaii. Imagine staying at the Bellagio during peak season for only
$139/night or in a villa in Hawaii for $90/night? The time to nab these
deals is now!
How do you find those great deals? Shop! Shop! Shop! Here are 5 tips to
finding the best vacation deals in 2009.
1. Shop around. Preview several sites to get a sense of what travel deals
are out there.
2. Be flexible on dates and days of travel. Click the flexible dates box to
see what days of the week render the best savings on airfare.
3. Shop by price not by destination. Go where the deals are.
4. Book now for travel dates in March, April and May and take advantage of
recession discounts and shoulder season rates combined.
5. Book far in advance while the deals are in your favor. These are once-in-a-lifetime rates.