When you’ve spent ages saving up your hard-earned cash for a holiday, you want your trip to be as comfortable and rewarding as possible.
Enter luxury travel – characterised by extravagance and indulgence, it’s something that everyone should experience during their lifetime.
However, treating yourself to first-class plane seats, dining at fancy restaurants and staying in five-star hotels can cost you a small fortune.
With that in mind, here are seven ways you can enjoy luxury travel on a budget.
- Join rewards programme
Signing up for a travel rewards programme allows you to earn points each time you travel, points which can be used to help pay for those exclusive travel treats like a high-quality hotel or villa or first-class flights to a beautiful and exotic country.
- Look for deals
There are loads of websites out there offering big discounts on travel expenses. For example, accommodation site Hotels.com has a range of discount promotions including Last Minute Deals and Secret Prices, so you can bag a beautiful holiday pad at a wallet friendly price.
- Pick a destination with a good exchange rate
Research is power when you’re travelling, so before you’ll decide on the place you’d like to visit, it’s worth finding out where you’ll get a good exchange rate for your currency. In doing so, you’ll benefit from having more money to spend on travel indulgences like spa treatments, fine dining and shopping.
- Use comparison websites
Comparison sites are massive time savers because they allow you to hunt for the best travel deals without trawling though dozens of individual websites. One of the best comparison sites for travel is Skyscanner – it compares flight, accommodation and car hire prices from across the web to find you great deals.
- Take checked baggage
If you’re committed to having a luxury trip, taking checked baggage is a must because it helps ensure that you have space for your creature comfort items and favourite luxury belongings. To keep the cost down and minimise the amount of checked luggage you need to take, space saving techniques such as rolling your clothes instead of folding are super effective.
- Book an airport lounge
Booking an airport lounge allows you to add a bit of luxury to your trip before you’ve even stepped foot in your destination. In a lounge you’ll be able to put your feet up and feast on some delicious complimentary snacks and drinks. A great place to look for discount lounge access is Priority Pass.
- Book valet airport parking
Valet parking is a must if you want to travel like a VIP. The airport staff will collect your car and park it for you so you don’t have to waste time looking for a spot. Worried about cost? – parking site SkyParkSecure.com has amazing deals for major airports such as Gatwick and Heathrow.
As you can see, there are plenty of savvy ways to cut down costs, whilst still enjoying the fabulous perks that come with a luxury getaway.
That’s our list! Share your thoughts in the comments section.
