It is almost impossible to save on vacation by buying a “hot tour” at the last moment in 2023, so you need to look for alternative types of budget vacations. YouTravel.me COO Irina Zakharova told socialbites.ca about this.
“As the industry of last-minute tours has actually come to an end due to the change in the world situation, it is better to rely on special offers directly from hotels when planning a budget vacation,” he said.
The expert recommended that you follow the promotions and discounts in the hotels you like and book rooms as soon as they appear.
Among foreign destinations, according to Zakharova, now Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates and Abkhazia can be called budgetary.
“China has become one of the most profitable destinations in August, choose group tours, their cost is 20-30% lower than individual ones,” said the tourism expert.
He also stated that it would now be more profitable to buy a yacht cruise than to stay in a hotel.
“For example, traveling the Lycian Way by yacht will cost 30% less than staying in the middle five in Antalya, and you will have much more enjoyable experiences. Yacht trips in Montenegro are also useful, the organizers promise a rich program, and the cost is on average 20% lower than staying in a hotel, ”explained the expert.
Finally, Zakharova advised to consider options for author’s tours instead of classical itineraries.
“Proposals from travel experts in the author’s tourism department can be extremely attractive. In addition, you can often buy a tour directly from the organizer at a significant discount on the respective dates. For example, in Dagestan, which has been popular for several seasons, you can now buy tours for half the price.”
At the same time, the expert warned that when ordering an author’s tour, it is necessary to pay attention to whether accommodation and meals are included in the program, and also read the reviews about the organizer.
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