Holidays are always great for getting away and resetting your brain. Whether your holiday adventure is full of learning or solely playing, there are tons of great vacation destinations throughout the world. We’re going to share with you the best way to book your next holiday and do so while limiting your impact on the environment.
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Where to Find the Best Offers?
In this day and age, there are countless online portals that can be used to book everything you need for your holiday, including flights, rental cars, hotels, and even cruises. Trying to weed through the mayhem can be a bit overwhelming for anyone.
You need to visit a booking website that has all the different types of accommodations that you need. This website is Expedia. Not only can you book singular rentals, like hotels or flights. But they even offer package bookings so that you can make getting the absolute best deal on your travel plans as simple as possible.
While you may be tempted to check in with many different online booking sites, Expedia is one of the only ones that offer both great deals and customer convenience. Instead of having to read through tons of locations to find where you want to go, Expedia allows you to simply type it in and book your package with ease.
When is the Best Time to Book a Vacation?
If you’ve ever booked a vacation before and checked back in to find out that you could’ve booked it for cheaper at a later date, it can be frustrating, to say the least. The time that you book your vacation package has a very large impact on the price that you pay.
As a traveler, this means that you need to know the ideal time frame to book your next vacation to ensure that you don’t overpay. The general optimal time frame for booking a vacation falls within two to four months of your planned stay. For extremely popular vacation destinations, stick to about three to four months before you plan on going.
This time frame goes against what many adults have learned growing up. Nine months used to be the rule before the online travel industry became as robust as it is. Nowadays, it only takes a second to find and book a vacation package. There’s no need to make tons of phone calls to hotels, car rental companies, and so forth. Expedia will give you one price for your entire travel package.
How Has Inflation Affected Prices in the Vacation Industry?
The travel industry is comprised of many subsectors, from airlines to hotels. The United States Travel Association maintains a travel price index, known as the TPI for short. This TPI records monthly price changes for the various sectors involved in the vacation industry.
According to their recent September 2022 report, there was a notable increase in a variety of travel sectors. The main driver of increased costs is noted to be the transportation sector of the travel industry. The TPI recorded that airline fares increased by 43% when compared to prices last year.
Lodging in the United States was recorded to have a price growth of 3.1% from 2022 to 2021. Establishments in the European Union were noted to have a price increase of 20.4% over the same time period.
Is it Possible to Travel With Little Impact on the Climate?
With the United States being the second largest source of greenhouse gases in the world, it’s no surprise that citizens are trying to do their part to reduce their carbon footprint. It can be scary to think about how much of an impact traveling can have on the environment.
According to a 2017 study published in the Environmental Research Letters, a single round-trip ticket on a trans-Atlantic flight emits the same amount of carbon dioxide as an average India resident emits all year long[2]. Instead of canceling your flight altogether, there are some great tips that you can implement to lessen your carbon footprint when traveling for vacation.
One of the easiest ways to lessen your carbon footprint is to simply travel closer to home. The shorter the distance to your vacation destination, the fewer greenhouse gases are emitted. When it comes to flying, you should opt for an alternative travel method.
Many times, the quickest way to get to your vacation destination isn’t the most energy-efficient. Plan to spend a little more time traveling and even consider enjoying different locations on your way to your final destination. Alternative travel methods include trains, cars, and buses.