Timing is everything when you’re looking to save money on family vacations.
One of the best ways to preserve your bottom line is to travel during the off-season. For example, instead of jetting off to Hawaii during the busy summer months, consider waiting until the kids head back to school. Airfare to the “Aloha State” is typically reduced by 40 percent during September and October.
Likewise, if you’ve been dreaming of sailing away on a cruise, now is the time to reel in super savings. For instance, small-ship line Compagnie du Ponant is offering $500 per person discounts on winter voyages in South America. The promotion includes seven cruises that set sail between November 6, 2012, and April 4, 2013. What’s more, the discount can be combined with already low off-season Ponant Bonus fares.
Among the seven cruises that are part of the promotion are a 14-night sailing out of Montevideo, Uruguay, which includes stops along the Brazilian coast and a 10-night sailing out of Lima, Peru.
The 10 to 16-night discounted sailings take place on Ponant’s newest vessels, the 264-passenger Le Boreal and L’Austral, both of which make calls in Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and Uruguay.
By waiting until late summer to vacation, you can also score a ton of land-based savings, including drastically reduced rates at condos in Lake Tahoe. One of the best deals being offered right now can be found at Aston Lakeland Village which is located on the pristine south shore of Lake Tahoe. The top-ranking resort is slashing its rates by 35% for those interested in staying at its 19-acre wooded property.
For those looking to soak up the late summer sun, consider heading to Miami Beach. September is part of the low season at Miami hotels, so budget conscious travelers can score big by visiting in the fall. Among the most fantastic money savers is the Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s special, which gives guests their fourth night free, plus a $100 hotel credit. Another bargain is being offered at the Impala Hotel which is offering 15% off weekday rates through the end of September.
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