Are there such things as cheap yet luxurious holidays?
Luxury and cheap are an unusual combination of words, rarely are they seen together in the same sentence. However it is now apparent that in regards to holidays, all things are possible and we can indeed find a cheap and yet luxurious holiday.
However, this does all depend on your personal definition of what makes a luxurious holiday. To some it may be going to a great all-inclusive resort where everything is provided for you. To another it could mean a 5 star hotel with a 2 star Michelin onsite chef.
One of the great things about the Internet and holidays is that we are now at easy access to search and compare prices for pretty much everything. There are copious amounts of online tour operators that construct your perfect holiday and help to compare flights, transfers and accommodation. One popular way to find those bargains is to leave booking your holiday until as last minute as possible. This is an ideal way to keep the cost down. By this point resorts and travel agents are wanting to get rid of the holidays, leaving them empty is worse than selling them off cheap.
Going away at less popular times will also enable you to perhaps afford something that in peak season, you wouldn't be able to. Avoiding school holidays is obvious (unless this is not possible due to children) and also looking at one-week holidays instead of perhaps 2. By spending one week in luxury and the next at a less expensive destination, you can get that bit of luxury that you wouldn't be able to afford if you went for 2 whole weeks.
Use special occasions to your advantage. If you are honeymooning, celebrating an anniversary or big birthday, ensure you mention this to the travel operator (if going face to face). By playing to human emotion it can cause people to want to help you out as much as possible. They may go that little bit further to get you more discount. With the average honeymoon couple spending up to 4000, every little bit helps!
So the answer to the question is a most certain yes. If you are willing to be flexible and put in the research, you can find little luxury gems at prices you can bear.
However, this does all depend on your personal definition of what makes a luxurious holiday. To some it may be going to a great all-inclusive resort where everything is provided for you. To another it could mean a 5 star hotel with a 2 star Michelin onsite chef.
One of the great things about the Internet and holidays is that we are now at easy access to search and compare prices for pretty much everything. There are copious amounts of online tour operators that construct your perfect holiday and help to compare flights, transfers and accommodation. One popular way to find those bargains is to leave booking your holiday until as last minute as possible. This is an ideal way to keep the cost down. By this point resorts and travel agents are wanting to get rid of the holidays, leaving them empty is worse than selling them off cheap.
Going away at less popular times will also enable you to perhaps afford something that in peak season, you wouldn't be able to. Avoiding school holidays is obvious (unless this is not possible due to children) and also looking at one-week holidays instead of perhaps 2. By spending one week in luxury and the next at a less expensive destination, you can get that bit of luxury that you wouldn't be able to afford if you went for 2 whole weeks.
Use special occasions to your advantage. If you are honeymooning, celebrating an anniversary or big birthday, ensure you mention this to the travel operator (if going face to face). By playing to human emotion it can cause people to want to help you out as much as possible. They may go that little bit further to get you more discount. With the average honeymoon couple spending up to 4000, every little bit helps!
So the answer to the question is a most certain yes. If you are willing to be flexible and put in the research, you can find little luxury gems at prices you can bear.