How to save money on vacation: tips from experienced travelers

Travelers shared their secrets on how to save on vacation and get the best deals. Writes about this Yahoo!.

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Book your vouchers through Costco or BJs

If you're a member, Costco and BJ's have great deals on travel. "Costco offers very deep discounts on vacation packages, and BJs offers discounts on hotel bookings, car rentals and more," says Amanda Norcross, managing editor of Family Vacation Critic.

Do not visit the expensive Park Hopper Pass at Disney

"You don't really need one unless you're a hardcore Disney fan," says Summer Hull, family travel columnist at The Points Guy. If you're traveling with young children or have a lot of time on your trip, it's cheaper to just visit one park each day.

Find out the best time to book flights

"For domestic travel, the best rates are typically available 1-2 months before your trip," says Christine Sarkis, deputy executive editor of SmarterTravel. For international flights, it is advisable to start your search 3-4 months in advance.

How to find the best hotel reservation rates

Once you have found the best deal, call the hotel directly to ask for a better deal. It’s worth the effort: according to a Consumer Reports survey, negotiations with the hotel led to a 78% drop in prices.

Avoid tourist restaurants

“Avoid restaurants where the menu is mostly pictures or is translated into multiple languages. They are aimed at tourists and will have high prices for food,” says Sarkis.

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Book a 2021 cruise soon

Now is the right time to book a 2021 cruise. According to Sarkis, during the “wave season” (from January to March), many cruise lines deploy sales shares. If you miss this window, try to book by the end of April. The least cruises booked this month, so companies often offer extra perks.

Install the app that will find the cheapest flight

"There's no magic day or time; to find the best deal, set airfare alerts," says Norcross. Try Google flights, Hopper, Momondo or AirfareWatchdog: enter your destination and dates and get notified when fares drop. When you see a good price, don't wait - the better the rate, the faster it will disappear. To get one of the cheapest tickets, start tracking prices about two to three months before your departure date.

Prepare a snack on the plane yourself

Airline offers can cost anywhere from $ 9 to $ 12 dollars per snack. Collect your own for just a fraction of this cost. You can invest in $ 3 and have a meal no worse than the airline can offer.

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