Money-saving strategies and top destinations from the leading travel planning service
BEACON, NY, October 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With travel forecast reports predicting a continuation increased costs in 2023, travelers will need to be more judicious with how they spend their vacation budgets.
Greg BuzulenciaCEO of ViaHero, a leading travel planning service connecting travelers with locals in 22 destinations, is an industry expert with years of experience planning value trips to destinations around the world. Buzulencia offers some smart strategies to help travelers keep inflation under control and make their next trip affordable and enjoyable.
“One way to stretch your travel dollars is to choose a destination where the dollar is strong. Cuba, MexicoAND South America are excellent values at the moment, and ViaHero has seen an increase in bookings in these regions, where the US dollar goes further than places like Europe“, says Buzulencia.
“Cuba is a great destination for 2023 because it just got easier to travel there. American has announced daily flights from Miami in five new destinations: Saint ClareVaradero, Holguin, Camaguey and Santiago de Cuba. These are in addition to the current daily flights that the airlines already operate.”
Another tip from Buzulencia is to be strategic when booking your airline tickets to secure the best prices. The Google Flights team analyzed five years of flight data to provide consumers with insights on how to book the cheapest flights. For one, it’s 12% cheaper to fly on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and that number rises to 20% cheaper when you book domestic flights. In terms of time to book, prices seem to bottom out around 44 days before departure dates. And, adding a postponement can save you up to 20%. A common myth busted: booking flights on Tuesdays doesn’t save money.
As for booking hotels, Buzulencia suggests doing some research to help decide which destination is least affected by inflation. According to a recent study by Amex GBT, hotel prices will increase by up to 30% next year. The highest jump? Buenos Aires. The lowest? Try Amsterdam or England.
Many travelers either book their own trips or use a traditional travel agent. Instead, using a travel planning service such as ViaHero it can help save money in the long run. ViaHero connects travelers directly with locals in destinations around the world. These local “Heroes” then create personalized guides based on personal preferences and travel styles. Using ViaHero is a win-win for travelers and locals alike. Travelers can experience a unique side of a destination and travel independently, saving time and money in the planning process. Heroes can also help save travelers money by recommending cheap or even free activities. They also know where to get the best food and hotels, for the best value.
ViaHero Fees 40 dollars for each day of an itinerary. This modest fee can save travelers an average of 18 hours of planning and up to 345 dollars for travel.
Another tip is to travel during the shoulder or off-season. Places like central America you have great deals in the “rainy season”, usually mid-November to May, but that doesn’t mean rain every day. As a bonus, travelers will experience fewer crowds and lusher, greener landscapes.
For more information on ViaHero’s services and destinations, visit www.viahero.com.
About ViaHero
ViaHero has been reinventedg travel in an ever-changing world. Its unique business model makes secure travel planning easy by connecting travelers directly with locals in destinations around the world. These local Heroes create personalized guides that offer unique travel experiences based on personal preferences and travel styles.
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