| Deciding on when to book is a bit of a gamble. While | | | | parts of your holiday will end up out-weighing any last |
| many tour operators will offer cheaper prices and | | | | minute savings you have made. |
| early booking discounts, you may find that last | | | | If you are looking to travel to Europe, this is the time |
| minute deals are also available which will prove better | | | | to do it! Flights are a lot cheaper during the spring |
| financially. | | | | months when temperatures are still relatively low. |
| There are many factors that you should take into | | | | Mexican beaches and the Caribbean islands start to |
| account when deciding on when to book for | | | | see their prices drop from mid April as the weather |
| maximum financial gain: | | | | becomes hotter. However, during the spring months, |
| Are you flexible in terms of dates that you are | | | | the water and air temperatures are still pleasant and |
| prepared to travel? | | | | the resorts less crowded |
| Are you flexible in terms of destinations that you are | | | | Seasonal Travel Plans |
| prepared to travel to? | | | | During later spring, for example May, the traditionally |
| Will you be buying a package deal or will you be | | | | hot and dry countries are not in their peak seasons |
| building your own package? | | | | but have not yet become intolerably hot. So if you |
| Are you considering a popular destination where | | | | want to visit Morocco, Jordan or Egypt, plan a spring |
| many tour operators or flight companies travel? | | | | vacation. |
| Flexibility Is A Plus | | | | Summer |
| Firstly, if you are flexible in terms of location and | | | | Finding a bargain in summer is tricky. Americans, |
| dates then you will almost certainly benefit from | | | | Japanese and Europeans are all on the move and this |
| waiting until the last minute to book your holiday. Last | | | | is also the time of year that most weddings take |
| minute deals are, of course, something that you | | | | place, so honeymoon destinations are in a great deal |
| cannot rely upon and if you are set on going to a | | | | of demand. |
| certain destination at a certain date then last minute | | | | During the early part of summer, through June and |
| is far too risky. If you are planning on creating your | | | | July, Caribbean destinations are still good to get a |
| own package then youneed to be aware that you | | | | deal, provided you try to book before the Europeans |
| are taking multiple gambles. For example, you need to | | | | start to flood in during their school holidays at the |
| consider your airfare, hotels and transport. Whilst you | | | | end of July. |
| may get an excellent last minute flight, you may not | | | | Safari holidays are a good option between June and |
| be so lucky when it comes to the hotel or car hire. In | | | | September. High season ends in May, but the |
| fact, you may find that paying a premium for other | | | | weather is still relatively dry. |