Premier personal finance website www.GoBankingRates.com examines holiday travel costs and reveals 11 juicy travel industry secrets that help globetrotters save money when traveling this holiday season.
EL SEGUNDO, CA, November 01, 2012 – With the year’s peak holiday season right around the corner, Go Banking Rates investigated the cost of traveling and interviewed travel industry professionals to guide consumers on the best ways to save money on flights and accommodations.
Many industry experts, Mark Drusch Chief Supplier Relations Officer of CheapOair.com, stepped up to the plate with helpful tips on how to secure affordable travel plans.
Drusch shares, “To get the best deals, for those last minute travelers, a tip is to check airfare late at night, which is when airlines tend to launch major fare sales.”
The savings opportunities, however, don’t stop there for travelers. In the feature, Go Banking Rates provides a plethora of ways to cut costs on holiday travel, including:
- Avoid peak travel days
- Take advantage of airline “dead weeks”
- Try the train
- Book large parties separately
- Time ticket purchases strategically
- Look into CouchSurfing
Finding ingenious and tactical ways to travel on a budget are important, especially for travelers who are already faced with financial strain on account of other holiday expenses. Employing each of these money saving tips is a practical and effective way to keep the season bright and wallets full.
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