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HOW OFTEN DO YOU THINK ‘I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO……..” THEN DON’T TAKE IT ANY FURTHER BECAUSE YOU THINK YOU CAN’T AFFORD IT?

This is a very common scenario as we tend to think that exotic locations are just for the person with a pocket full of money.

We will explain to you why you will be able to get the best deals, when to book these budget deals and where to go. In no time at all with our travel guide you will be booking holidays and business travel like the professional travel agent.

FOR THE HOLIDAY MAKER

Our ebook BEST LAST MINUTE TRAVL DEALS gives you pages and pages of travel tips on how to search for great deals, the exotic travel locations and a lot of do’s and don’ts that will help you find the very best deals at the very best of prices. They often say that half the fun of a holiday is in the planning.

Not only do we cover air travel, but accommodation, car travel, cruises, local attractions and more.

When booking last minute travel you don’t want to be paying top dollars as so many people do. We will show you where to look quickly so that you can book in a short space of time and get on with getting organised.

FOR THE BUSINESS TRAVELLER

So often you get short notice and OF COURSE you don’t have time to go searching for cheap deals. WELL, we will show you where to go and get quick, cheap deals that will save you loads of money. DON’T FORGET we give you air travel tips,accommodation tips and car hire tips.

OUR EBOOK BEST LAST MINUTE TRAVEL DEALS HAS RESEARCHED INFORMATION ALL TRAVELLERS; family, corporate, student, international. You couldn’t ask for more when trying to book budget travel.

Rich and famous, with the luxury of choosing their own style of living and the way they want to spend their holidays, are handful. Rest of us resort to Budget Traveling when it comes to visiting our favorite destinations and booking accommodations. Dream vacations and holidays make our life worth living. We should plan our tours and travels carefully because it these carefree and stress-free moments that keeps us moving and revitalize us to jump into daily struggles again with a new vigor and spirit. Budget travelers often think that luxury hotels and star comforts are not their domain. But they will be surprised to know that there are many offers that pop in the hotel and hospitality industry that can fit some of the best accommodation facilities in their pockets.

All hotels, ranging from luxury resorts to deluxe hotels to economy accommodations, offer considerable discounts as promotional offers, last minute deals, and off-season discounts. These discounts may also come in the form of freebies such as complimentary breakfast, welcome drink, and free airport pickups etc. During prime season, hotels may organize free entertaining programs, cultural performances and fashion shows for their guests or invite them to a complimentary game party or campfire dinner. Then, there are weekend and holiday discounts too. While discount offers and promotional packages are advertised in the leading travel magazines, last minute hotels deal is tricky.

Budget Travelers, interested in making the most of their vacations and a chance to stay at much better rooms within a price they can afford, should contact hotel booking and travel agents for price quotes on hotels of the location they are going to visit. Established travel agents and hotel booking agents book best hotel rooms at wholesale prices and then sell them out to their guests and heavily discounted prices. In cases, when a hotel is not full up to its capacity during a certain period, it might offer attractive deals and discount prices to optimize its sales and profits. These deals might be a bit difficult to locate for a budget traveler but big players in the travel and hospitality industry with good contacts in hotels and resorts of an area make best use of such opportunities.  Read more...

The Budget Travelers Approach to Sightseeing in Thailand

The most popular way of sightseeing and traveling in Thailand is the budget travelers approach, the budget traveler travels through Thailand as cheap and as fast as possible. He gets to see as many places as possible in as least time possible buying cheap sightseeing tickets and not reaping the benefits of a quality trip.

The Budget Travelers Mission

The budget traveler knows exactly what he wants to do and that’s make his money stretch further to make his travels last as long as possible, he usually comes here on a 3-12 months return ticket or on a round-the-world trip and his goal is to get to see as many famous places as possible so he can get back home and tell his friends, that he’s “Been there! Done that! And bought the t-shirt!”

Khaosan Road

However! The budget traveler’s first destination is the commercial backpacker area of Khaosan Road Bangkok and that’s where the vultures and cheap fly-by-night travel agents are waiting for him. On Khaosan Road he can pick up a 3 in 1 day tour for less than a grand which will take him to the world famous Damnoen Saduak floating market, the Bridge over the River Kwai and the Kanchanaburi Tiger Temple in 1 single day.

3 in 1 Day Tours

1 Single day! Is that really enough? An 8 o’clock start from Khaosan Road on an hour and a half long journey to Damnoen Saduak floating market takes him to 10.30 am he then firsts gets tempted into buying things he doesn’t want in a tourist trap for 30 minutes and then a 30 minute boat ride before he even gets to the market and then lingers around for an hour eating or looking at fruit and vegetables before his next connection which takes him on a 2 and a half hours journey over to Kanchanaburi where he realizes that his day is nearly over and he has another two or three venues to get to.

Not a Good Day Out After All

The budget travelers way of thumb is definitely cheap and fast for sure, but it leaves you with a sour taste in your mouth, and thinking “Is this all there is to it?” and “Are Thai people just after taking me for a cheap ride?” and cramped in a cheap and small minivan with no leg room for 6 hours can do that to a person.  Read more...

A Tour of India is a dream of a lifetime for many people. Several people hope to be able to visit India once, and be a part of this incredible experience. Not everyone manages India Tours like they would want to, for reasons which are varied. The tragedy is that they have missed a chance to see heaven on earth. India is a wonderland of sublime experiences and varied sights, a feast for the senses and fuel for the soul.

Many people believe that India is beyond their reach since they cannot afford a stay here. India is hospitable to the most frugal traveler, and has comfort and hospitality which is extended to everyone equally.

Several options exist within budget travel, plenty more than are available for the luxury traveler. Budget travel does not mean that you will need to compromise on anything – be it the comfort of accommodation, travelling or even delighting in various experiences of India.

Budget travel is actually a great benefit for the traveller. India is a very modest country where the people live in a rather ordinary manner. Budget travel on India tours actually allows you to live the life of an average Indian in native surroundings. Being a budget traveler also allows you to interact with many more locals and explore some of the lesser known sights of India.

Budget hotels in India may have significantly lower tariffs, but they also ensure you plenty of comfort and just as much relaxation. This is perfect for someone who wants to use the hotel as a resting place for the night, or just a simple way of having some quiet time between travels. This is a great option for the lone traveler or even students. Prepare yourself, most of these hotels will have limited meal options and are unlikely to have facilities like a spa, and sometimes even a swimming pool.

Traveling on a smaller budget in India can be quite interesting. Instead of the conventional flights between places you will need to take either a train or a bus. Although the journey will take you much longer than a flight, this is a wonderful chance to savor places en route without actually having to stop by them. You can actually see the landscapes change and territories merge with one another, you can feel the climate vary as you pass from one state to the other, and you can see how traditions make neighboring cities starkly contrasting.  Read more...

Have you been postponing your travel plans because of a smaller budget? With so many low-cost options available today, traveling is possible even if you have a limited budget. Whether you want to travel abroad or within your country, you can do so with the money you have, just by spending some time on research and planning. Read the below mentioned tips and start planning your budget travel adventure today.

Choose a Place and Budget

The first thing to do before you plan your budget is to choose the destination you’d like to go to and the approximate budget you can allocate for it. Once you decide that, research about the place, the approximate costs for transport, accommodation, rentals, food and activities. Finally, make a list of things that are absolutely essential and that you can do without during your travel and prepare a final budget.

Browse for Travel Discounts and Offers

Once you are clear about how much you need and how much you can spend, you can start looking for some good travel deals. The best place to look for cheap tour packages is the internet. A number of travel companies offer discounts and special offers that include free air travel for kids, free accommodation and food, or a pay-for-one-get-two-tickets deals, when you make a booking online. Some companies like US Airlines are in fact giving flight tickets for free. Even if you are not one of the lucky ones to get a US Airlines letter yet, there are ways to lower your travel costs.

Another option is to contact your local travel agency, which may also offer discounts and cheap travel packages at times. If you don’t want a package, you can look for any offers and discounts from various airline companies. You can also look for privileged offers and discounts if you are in the military or a member of an organization like the AAA (American Automobile Association).

Save on Transport

One of the cheapest ways to travel is to travel by car. Although you need to put in some effort, traveling by car will save you airfare, especially when you travel with your family. But to keep your expenses to a minimum, ensure that your car is in a good condition before you start out on the journey.  Read more...