I don't choose where I travel next, it chooses me.
Travel Extraordinaire
Anytime I connect with friends, they’re always asking “So, where are you traveling to next?”.
Really, I don’t know.
My response is, “I don’t choose where I travel next, it chooses me.”
Yeah, yeah, hippie dippy, but it’s true!
I keep an open mind and travel to an intriguing place when the flight fares are low. I love me a good mistaken airfare that is only good for a few hours, or a low fare to a small town in the middle of nowhere. I’ve flown to Peru on an $88 round trip (tax included) for a whirlwind, sleep-deprived 4 day weekend.
My advice to you:
- Be flexible
- Spend your holidays at home when airfare and lodging is at its highest
- Try to travel on Thursdays and Tuesdays, when the fares are usually lowest.
- Book flights on Tuesday afternoons, on the airline’s official website.
- Book a flight deal to a major city airport in the continent of choice, then book a separate “domestic” or intracontinental flight on a regional airline for the best deals.
- For example:
- I’ve been keeping my eye out for flights to Saigon, Vietnam but if I catch a good deal to Bangkok I will likely book the flight from the US to Thailand; then a flight from Bangkok to Saigon on Air Asia, or Bangkok Airlines for an extremely low fare (below $100 USD round trip)
- I live in DC, but have booked flights out of NYC airports for flight deals. Amtrak or bus fares from DC to NYC are nominal.
- For example:
- Expect delays, interruptions and cancellations during all legs of your trips. No trip goes on without a hiccup.
Happy Travels!
Mel
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Seems like you’ve ran out of time to post quality blogs. I hope next time will be better.
Hi Chris,
First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog. I appreciate your feedback. You’re right, I’ve been slammed with work and moving and have not had time to post. That last post was a test-post to gauge the reaction to shorter, info based content vs. photos and experience re-cap. I’ve finally caught up to my blog, so I hope the new Hawaii post suits your taste better. I hope you continue to read and give feedback!
Thanks again,
Mel
Hi! I love traveling and I love your blog. Thank you for sharing with us. How did you fly to Peru for $88? Peru is where I am trying to go this summer. And you got me curious. Thank you!
Hi Valentina!
Thank you so much for reading my blog! I flew from FLL to Lima via Spirit Airlines in 2008 when the airline was just getting started and based out of Fort Lauderdale. At that time, the airline did not charge for baggage/ drinks/ etc. The prices were incredibly inexpensive and the service was satisfactory. I’ve since visited Peru, but never found a flight deal as crazy as that one. If I ever find a good deal to Lima, I will post it on my Facebook feed for you! Please find me there. I hope you have a great trip!
Sincerely,
Mel