Despite the crazy weathers we are currently having, we, seniors are still up for a summer of fun and travel. However, due to tough times, there is no way we can get away with yearly cruise and luxury travels, right? We need to get by in between luxury travels with something that is still worthwhile and fun even if it’s cheap. So here is my cheap travel guide for my fellow seniors:
•    Start early. Be on the look out for promos offered during springtime as they are almost always for the summer such as early flight bookings, discount tickets and summer events. Early flight bookings are good since airplane seats that are booked 2-3 months in advance are mostly at discounted rates.
•    Ask around. If you are interested in visiting a resort or a place and would like to know more, you inquire right? You call the front desk and ask for information or you visit their website and browse around. Same thing if you would like to know if they have a summer offer this year, you just have to ask.
•    Befriend a travel agent. What better way to know travel deals than having them directly from inside? Your friendly travel agent is like your personal spy, giving you “inside info” on the best deals in town. By the way, the best of travel deals are almost always last minute so there’s no “planning ahead” involve, it is purely a bit of luck and lots of inside connections.
•    Don’t depend solely on websites. Funny but I find most travel websites not up-to-date therefore if I don’t call up I will definitely miss an opportunity. Better safe than sorry, ring up your planned location and ask.
•    Shop around. For some reason, travel agencies tend to be different with one another in terms of rates and promos offered. I suspect some travel agencies are kind enough to pass their discounts to clients while some don’t, either way it pays to shop around and decide which travel agency to use.
•    Ask about your senior discount. Never forget the power of your age, that is, your power to haggle your way around! Senior discount is mandated by law. It is required, so you don’t have to be ashamed of your age instead, flaunt it.
•    Travel in groups. Traveling with a group is fun as you get to meet other people and spend time with them. Also, group travels are often offered in reduced rates saving you and your group some money. Best of all, there is added security when traveling in groups.