Planning a vacation is supposed to be exciting and fun, but it can be overwhelming. Of course it’s easy to check everything off your wish list if your budget is limitless, but if you’re looking for great value and a great vacation, Sunquest offers up these five tips:
Choose a budget-friendly destination
There are many affordable vacation destination spots that offer fantastic resorts with great amenities in addition to offering great value. Mexico, Dominican Republic, and even Jamaica all house hotels and resorts at reasonable price points.
Look for a full-service, all inclusive resort
When you factor in airport transfers, meals and snacks, activities, and (if you’re lucky) child care, an all-inclusive vacation can really be a wallet saver. Larger resorts usually include more amenities, activities and services – giving you more options without any extra costs.
Book early
If you’re a fly-by-the-seat of your pants kind of person, then certainly you can take advantage of last-minute sell-offs that often result in big savings. However, if you have limited vacation time and want to make every second of that hard-earned holiday count, it pays to book early. You’ll be able to book your first choice of hotel with the best flight times, and many travel providers extend an early booking bonus for those planning ahead.
Research exclusive upgrades
Tour operators and resorts often partner together to offer exclusive upgrades not available to anyone else. For example, Sunquest and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts have teamed up to create Club Diamond at three Bahia Principe resorts (Tulum, Bavaro, and Jamaica). Guests can enjoy rooms in a premium location, as well as dining upgrades, exclusive lounges and luxury room amenities.
Sign up for rate guarantees
Your inbox may be full to bursting, but signing up for email alerts and newsletters from your travel providers can mean savings in the long run. Not only can you monitor pricing before you book, but once you’ve confirmed, you could qualify for a rebate should the price of your package drop before you go. Sunquest’s SPF (Sunquest Protection Factor) is a current price guarantee that’s in effect until September 31, 2014.
