Top 5 tips for booking and enjoying a bargain vacation package

1)      Find an amazing package offer: To find the best possible deal, talk to your preferred Travel agent – Nimble Travels :) - to give you a wide array of price, time and destination offers. If you are not set on traveling to a specific place, this is a great way to find a package that suits your specific budget. 

2)      Plan (and prepay) your activities: Being spontaneous is fun. And it can be expensive. Control your costs by planning what you want to do, and if it is possible, find deals before you go that allow you to prepay for the activity. Find out the “Things to do” at your destination prior to your travel date.

This way, not only will you score some bargains, but will also have a better idea of your budget before even stepping on the plane.

3)      Know the rules and fees for your airline: An often overlooked budget-buster is the ancillary fees that can be part of any flight. Different airlines have different policies regarding checked bags, specific seat assignments – even boarding passes and carry-ons can incur fees on some airlines. Drinks and snacks are also not always free. To travel like a pro, know exactly what the rules and fees for your airline are, and plan and pack accordingly. By linking directly to airline fee schedules, Nimble Travels makes it easy to find the rules for your carrier when you are making the booking.

4)      Don’t forget about ground transportation: One area that is often overlooked while traveling on a budget are costs related to ground transportation. This includes transportation to and from the departure airport (or parking your own car at the airport), as well as transportation to and from the arrival airport to your hotel and anywhere that you might want to travel while you are on vacation. This can all add up. Shop around for a shared shuttle service or offsite parking -some airport hotels have great parking-only rates and a free airport shuttle. Once at the destination airport, save on high cab fares by pre-booking a shuttle service. If you are not averse to public transportation order an unlimited municipal bus pass.

5)      Find activities that are fun and free: In most cities, a little bit of internet searching will reveal a surprisingly large list of things to do and most of them are absolutely free! Don’t choose an activity simply for the sake of free, but find those attractions that align with your personal interests.