Early Booking vs Last Minute Discounts (which is best?)
Is it better to reserve early, or take advantage of last minute travel discounts? In this video I discuss the window of time that I think is best to AVOID booking hotels, flights etc., and when it’s a good idea to lock in your reservations to get the best deal.
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I just booked a flight maybe 4 weeks in advance. Then I tried to book it 4 days prior. The 4 days prior to the said date got me a faster flight but I would only save like $5. So I just need to be packed and ready to go. To get a better flight.
When I lived back East, my girlfriend and I decided to go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. We started calling hotels and everything was booked! I always wanted to stay at the Pontchartrain Hotel on St Charles Avenue so my girlfriend suggested just to give them a call and see if they had a room, which they did! It was actually cheaper than some of the hotels that we called that were more than a hour away from New Orleans. So I got my dream hotel!
I booked an arctic sea cruise at ten days notice, and because it was so close, they waived the single occupancy supplement.
I enjoy your videos!
Totally off topic but…are you still plant based? Tips for remaining plant based in a family that’s not? 😊
Good deal! Hope you guys have a wonderful getaway! Happy 4th!
We learned that if you make a plane reservation far in advance, you need to call to make sure the flight time hasn't changed, like one used to have to do for an international flight.
I like to book way ahead too. It’s fun to plan the trip, the restaurants, the activities. I like to think about my sinking fund…now we have 2 nights saved, or enough for all our meals, etc.
Great tips 😊
Ahh perfect timing dana! Husband I were thinking of booking a last minute stay for July 4th weekend.
That always happens to me. It's the week of or the night before… when I go, "Hey maybe we should do something…" But often it's quite pricey, esp, on the big holidays; Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Year combo, or 3-day holidays.
You are sure a blessing to everyone! I always love your openness as well ☺️ ☺️ great ideas and great information as always.
I like it when additional fees are waived
You look great in this video Dana. Like a little slice of summer.😊 I’m hoping you are right in this video because we are headed somewhere and REALLY put off booking….I’ll let ya know! Have a great day!
I’ve heard the 4/3 rule before, but I think it also depends a lot on where you’re going. For example, we’re planning to go to Yellowstone next summer and I’ve already booked as much as I can book because everything fills up earlier there than at other national parks. I did make sure to get refundable reservations though… a lot can happen in a year. Hope you have fun at Jellystone! Happy Independence Day! ❤️
That camp looks like so much fun! I hope you all have a blast 🙂
Hiya. I like to book 13/14 months ahead as i typically save money, have time to save up spending money , learn what the sights and cheap things to do are, learn a bit of the language etc and 13 months of looking forward to it! Kx
My brother took his kids up to the Dells using a Groupon at one of those Hotel/Water Park thing this weekend. Do they have groupons for Camp sights?
That's lucky! Happy Time Off!