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Bargain Package Holidays

Published Monday, July 21, 2008 by bloggerblognet26206 | E-mail this post

A package holiday is defined one in which all of the components for a trip such as flight, hotel, and transportation are offered for 1 price. Tour operators are able to do this because they pre-purchase a number of flights and hotel rooms to sell throughout the year particularly at holiday times. Because operators are trying to make the most money during peak season, bargains for flights and hotels are not going to be as readily available as they would be during the off-times.

A good time to find a bargain on travel packages, especially last minute ones, is if the traveler is not too particular about a destination. If one is simply looking for a getaway, and the location does not matter as long as the price is right, then one may be able to find a number of last minute deals. If you are trying to get bargain packages for a particular time of year or destination then the availability of bargain packages are not as likely. A great place to start is with a travel club. Travel clubs provide great all-inclusive deals for members, which is a great money saver.

Tour operators make money on the optional extras offered with packages. Items such as excursions, insurance, and transportation at your destination provide a profit for the tour operator above the cost of the flight or hotel. Although the traveler may find better deals on the own, negotiating a price for the package may help provide a discount on the trip. The operator may even be willing to provide 1 of the extras at no cost as an incentive to purchase the package.

Generally, hotel accommodations are not the expensive part of the trip and you may find that booking a flight and hotel package is a better deal than only booking a flight on your own and reserving the lodging. At times, last minute travel packages are such a good bargain that you might find that booking the flight and hotel together saves money. If you are not happy with the hotel, you may be able to find a better hotel once you arrive at your destination. Some hotels designate your reservation "allocation on arrival," which means your room is selected when you arrive. Some tour companies offer an alternative option where you are notified of the resort, the type of hotel or the grade but you do not receive a room designation until after you arrive.

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