Planning your dream vacation

20 November, 2008 (14:59) | Jackie Counts | By: JackieC

The trip of a lifetime…number one on your bucket list…we all have one. Bringing your dreams to reality may require a little thought and a little time.

The uncertain economy has many wondering if they should postpone that adventure until more settled times, and there is certainly some reassurance to this thought.

However, I have noticed of late many early booking enticements offered by suppliers, in the hopes that you will take that dream trip. Some of these enticements include discounts of $1,000 or more per person on European bookings, smaller deposits or hotel upgrades, all designed to help you commit to the adventures in your future.

It might be worth considering how much money you would have to recoup in the roller coaster market to make up for losing these advance booking discounts.

Discounts for 2009 travel are currently being offered by nearly every major cruiseline, and get even sweeter for European River Cruises. Those wonderful escorted European tours also have some great discounts for early booking, and some are offering to guarantee the price of  airfare if the package is booked now.

It is also worth considering that all of the major airlines as well as those who operate the “fun and sun” charters from St. Louis, have fewer air seats for 2009..shrinking back or even smaller than numbers seen post 911.

So, it may be well worth the effort, even in uncertain times, to secure your place towards your dream trip. Early booking can give you months to look forward to your trip, and plenty of time to research your destination and become truly travel savvy on customs, foods and the culture of the area you truly want to see.

Call us today to see what enticements may be offered for your dream trip of a lifetime.

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