Thanksgiving Travel Trips on a Budget - Plan Your Trip, Save on Fares and Accommodation
Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
by Adrienne Davis
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Finding a Thanksgiving Trip Travel Deal on a limited budget can be a big challenge. Millions of US travelers want to get away for the same few days in November. But there are three main ways you can win in the search for an affordable budget break.
First: if you fly, book off-peak days or times.
Second: go to a resort that is less busy at Thanksgiving.
Off-peak flights Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest times to fly during the year; finding any seat, let alone an affordable one, can be difficult on the peak travel days: the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (November 22), and the Sunday after (November 26). If you have the flexibility, you are more likely to find cheaper flights and have a less hectic airport experience if you can depart on the days before or after peak dates, or even on the holiday itself.
To demonstrate how much you can save by avoiding the peak travel dates, we priced peak and off-peak flight dates for Thanksgiving travel on two routes. For Peak travel dates we tested flights that depart November 22 and return November 26; for Off-peak travel we tested flights that depart November 21 and return on November 27. Prices include taxes and fees. Los Angeles to Chicago - Peak $401, Off Peak $341. Saving $60 New York to Memphis - Peak $429, Off Peak $307. Saving $122 Whichever day you fly, you should book Thanksgiving flights, like any other flights, as early as possible for the best price. There is very little chance of getting a last-minute deal.
Stay at a resort in an off-peak destination. Because Thanksgiving occurs during the fall, an off-peak season for many popular US destinations, it isn't hard to find discounted rates and special packages for Thanksgiving stays at upscale hotel and resorts that might normally be out of your price range. Seaside resorts in particular are good place to look for deals. To attract guests, many resorts offer special holiday activities and lavish Thanksgiving feasts in addition to affordable rates.
Planning an affordable Thanksgiving Trip will be good practice for finding your Christmas and New Year's travel deals. Keep an eye on the Thanksgiving Trips on a Budget http://budget-travel.brilliant4biz.com/Budget_Travel_At_Thanksgiving.html Budget Travel Tips Homepage
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