Thursday, November 8, 2007

Price of Oil and how it affect prices of vacation packages

I know my next entry was supposed to be about other destinations, but I had to push that one back to write about the rising costs of fuel and whether or not that will affect the cost of your vacation. In a word, YES.I think that with fuel costs skyrocketing, airlines are going to be forced to increase their rates. I don’t know for sure, but if the past is any indicator, I would say rates are not going down.When people call me a year in advance for their vacation, I often tell them to wait until a sale happens to save them money (I’m sure my boss would hate to hear that). I want the business, but I also want happy clients. Happy clients are easier to work with, tell their friends about us, and book again. I am proud to call so many of my clients “friends”, After 8 years of working together, I have developed some great relationships, and I feel honored to know so many of you.Now, it is back to business. If you haven’t used all your vacation money to fill your gas tanks or heat your houses, now is the time to reserve. We have a Winter Sale going on now through November 17th, and these prices are really good. The prices are not as low as they were during rainy season, but they are lower than you’ll find anywhere else.Don’t have the money? Do what I do and charge it! I know a vacation is considered a “luxury” item for many of us, but if you are like me and work really hard, you deserve a break. What you don’t deserve is to overpay. Check out our rates on our website, but also feel free to call any one of us and ask for our help. Give us your budget and your travel dates and we will find you the best rates we can. If you are not traveling until next Summer, and are flexible with your dates and your destination, it is ok to wait until January, but if you are traveling before May 1, reserve now. Pay for your flights and a deposit on your hotel if you cannot pay for your entire trip. For me, a vacation is not a ”bonus”, it is what keeps me sane. I work really hard. I need to vacation. I love the Caribbean, and Mexico, but I also like a “deal”. I normally go to all-inclusive resorts even though I don’t like the feeling of being “stuck” somewhere. I don’t even drink alcohol, but it still saves me money.Some other quick tips:If you are looking for bargains, avoid school holidays. Teachers are smart enough to book their vacations way in advance and they take all the cheap seats.Fly during the week instead of weekends.Ask us about our charters with FunJet and Apple Vacations- we include complimentary insurance in all of their packages so we save you BIG BUCKS.Prices you see on our website are exclusive of departure taxes (about $150 per person) so figure that when making your budget.Let us know if you find something cheaper somewhere else, so we can match or beat the price.Most important is to have a great trip. For me, I know that I cannot sweat the small stuff. As much of a snob as I can be I know that if I am staying at a moderate hotel, the thread count of the sheets is going to be low and I’ll be lucky to have a wash cloth. Don’t lower your expectations, just widen your tolerance level. Call us. We are here for you.I promise more destinations next week……….your friend, Beth

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