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How To Make Your Luxury Travel Dreams A Reality

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Over the past year, we’ve had to put many of our international travel plans on hold to minimise the spread of COVID-19. However, with vaccinations rolling out across the globe, it seems like we can take to the skies in the not so distant future. As a result, you may have already begun planning for your next trip or at least started daydreaming about exactly where you want to travel.

However, turning your travel dreams into reality can be challenging – especially if you’re working within a tight budget. With that in mind, here are some top tips you can use to afford your perfect luxury holiday. 

Turn away from tourist traps. Areas that cater to a huge number of tourists at once can afford to increase their prices across the board – whether that means your paying more for your hotel, food or leisure activities. Therefore, you could save a bit of money by heading to areas that are less traditionally touristy. This also means that you can learn much more about the area you are travelling too, resulting in a more authentic experience. 

Find new ways to save money. In order to budget for a quality holiday, you may need to start putting more money into your savings. This means that once you have arrived at your destination, you don’t have to limit yourself regarding what activities you can partake in, what restaurants you can frequent, or how many wines you can drink. For example, you could begin picking up a specific side hustle or try your hand at Forex Trading. Working alongside a regulated broker, you can exchange foreign currencies, which can help supplement your income over time. 

Ask the locals for advice. No matter what city you are visiting – from Perth to Melbourne, the best way to get the most of your trip, and avoid entering overpriced tourist pitfalls, is to go to the places that are popular amongst locals. After all, they know more about their home than any tourist guide – and will be able to point you in the right direction – whether that means they help you find something fun to do or tell you what the best dish on the menu is. 

Plan what you are doing ahead of time. Whether you are heading on one of the world’s finest road trips or to a beachside resort, planning exactly what you want to do ahead of time can save you money. For example, attraction tickets and excursions are often much cheaper if booked ahead of time – meaning that you can save a lot of money. Putting together a travel plan can also help you maximise your time – meaning that you won’t waste hours trying to think of what you want to do next. 

Check out the prices. Another way in which you can save money is by ensuring you aren’t overpaying for your accommodation. For example, different platforms will often advertise different prices for hotels – and you can typically get the best price by contacting the hotel directly. Therefore, be sure you check out all of the different price options and holiday packages ahead of time – so that you don’t spend unnecessary money. 

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