10 Top Tips for Affordable Luxury Vacations

Luxury Vacations
Alexis N. Crockett
October 23, 2013
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Want to find a luxury holiday for less? Don’t despair – you don’t need a bottomless budget to enjoy luxury travel. With this helpful guide, it’s entirely possible to find a decadent getaway with a price tag you can actually afford. Without further ado, therefore, here are my 10 top tips for affordable luxury travel.

Booking your holiday as far in advance as possible will give you the most choice. Plus you’ll be able to take advantage of early bird discounts.

If you have forgotten to book in advance then last minute special offers can still offer discounts, as long as you are open-minded on where you could jet off to.

Be flexible with your travel dates and flight times. Most people prefer to travel mid-morning, which means you can find cheaper deals if you’re willing to travel before sunrise, in the late afternoon or evening.

Booking out of season often makes travel much cheaper. End of season breaks tend to be less expensive than those mid-season. Europe is a great place to visit in Autumn. It’s still warm, not too crowded and you can find much cheaper accommodation.

Consider reducing the length of your trip. While ten days in a luxury hotel may be unattainable, five days may be more realistic.

Think about flying with a budget airline so you have more money to splash out on your hotel. Once you’re lounging by a de luxe five star pool, the no frills plane journey will be but a distant memory.

Don’t rule out all-inclusive options. While you may pay more upfront, you’ll save a ton of spending money, reducing your overall holiday cost.

Look closer to home, including in the UK. Flights are getting more expensive with rising fuel costs. And a luxury holiday cottage in a UK national park can still allow you to kick back in style.