When
traveling on a budget, one of the most often questions is whether it is best to
travel independently, making your own airfare, hotel and sightseeing
reservations, or choose a package tour where everything is set up for you in
advance.
There is unfortunately no easy answer to this
question, as it is largely dependent on the location and the specific deals
that are available. For instance, travel
to European destinations are often less costly to book on your own, especially
when the airlines are running specials of European airfares in the off
season.
On the other hand, travel to many exotic
locations, like Egypt, Morocco, Kenya,
South Africa, Thailand and India, are often much less costly
when booked through a package company or travel agent. That is because these tour operators often
have special deals with the national airlines of these companies, and with very
nice resort hotels, to provide considerable discounts in exchange for a steady
flow of business.
Of course, ou can also find great deals on
your own, and this is often a great way to go, especially if you are a solo traveler. Solo travelers often have difficulty getting those great deals on
packages, since the required single supplement can often ruin the deal.
It is also important to find out exactly
what is, and what is not included, in any package you are considering. Many package deals have optional excursions
built in, and these extras can add considerable cost. Be sure to ask for a detailed daily itinerary
to determine if you will be left on your own if you fail to take these
optionals. Also ask for a detailed list
of these optional excursions, including full descriptions and prices, then
carefully compare the total price to what you could find on your own.
If you are traveling on your own, be sure to
start shopping early, especially if you are traveling by air. The important thing to remember is that
airlines allocate only so many seats for those advertised low fares, and if you
fail to act quickly you may be out of luck.
It is important to book the airfare, and the hotel, as early as possible
to ensure the lowest possible prices.
Ultimately, the decision of whether to
choose a package deal or independent travel is up to each individual traveler. It
is important to carefully compare package prices with those for independent
travel to the same location. It is also
important to take your own personal travel style into account. Some people are more comfortable with a
packaged tour, particularly to an unfamiliar location, while others relish the
freedom from schedules that independent travel provides. Package - Independent Travel.
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