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Spring’s just kicking in and sometimes the best travel deals take just a little preparation. From cruising into your break to staying flexible, we share five ways travelers can get the best money-saving deals this season.
Also here are the best spring travel deals for the middle class.
Take a Cruise
Wave Season — when the cruise industry offers discounts from the start of the year through the end of March — signals great incentives to book a cruise for your spring travel. Viking Cruises, for example, offers a spring sale. Even better, cruises often align neatly within a one week break.
Monitor Your Credit Card
Whether it’s a monthly deal or perk of the week, special offers through your credit card can quickly come and go without ample notice. Make sure to take a closer look at incentives you might otherwise not be able to redeem elsewhere. For example, American Express offers discounts on exclusive vacation packages.
Check Airline Offers
Airlines often have special promotions for quick or last-minute getaways. For example, JetBlue has spring favorites starting from $79 and American Airlines is offering spring deals from $115 for domestic flights. Don’t forget to log-into any old airline accounts for travel points you might have overlooked.
Consider Exchange Rates
A travel deal need not be limited to take off and landing. A beneficial exchange rate to the U.S.’s strong dollar can warrant consideration on international destinations that could otherwise be over budget. For instance, Japan’s weak yen is currently attracting record-breaking visitors, according to Reuters.
Be Flexible
Flexibility is often the key to the best travel deals regardless of the season. In spring, this can mean avoiding the common spring break period between Passover and Easter weekend when prices — and crowds — surge. In general, flights will also be cheaper at a midway point of the week rather than weekends.
