Booking travel should be easy, right? And yet, travel agents are still very much in business. That is because there are a lot of mistakes to be made by even the most savvy of people. Check out this list of common mistakes that consumers make on a regular basis.
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- Plan Too Late
A lot of travelers think that if they wait until the last minute they are going to get a steal of a deal. Although this can happen every so often, this often completely backfires. For one, your room selections will be limited. Secondly, cheap flights could be sold out, making you have to pay even more as the date gets close. Booking as early as possible is your best chance of getting a good deal. - Booking Complicated Flights for Savings
Some people claim they will endure unnecessary layovers just to save a few dollars. Wasting an entire day at the airport is stressful and not very relaxing, which is probably the opposite of what you are going for in a vacation. Not to mention, by the time you arrive, it will probably be time for bed and you just purchased an extra night stay for a day you did not enjoy. - Going Through Security Motions Mindlessly
Please be organized and aware when going through security. I remember the first time I went to Canada, I made a silly, not important, nonthreatening joke to the guard, which caused him to ask me a series of questions that led to my missing my connecting flight on the last flight out. It was not the way I expected to experience Canada. When you are in line, please focus on the purpose of the line. - Take a Taxi From the Airport
Check alternative methods of transportation. Sometimes taxis are cheaper, sometimes Uber, sometimes a limousine. It will depend on the time of day you are requesting transportation, the number of people in your party and how far you have to go. - Thinking You Can Do It All
I know a lot of super-moms, corporate management, and very successful, organized individuals who can do a whole lot of exceptional things themselves. However, the really smart ones are those who bring in the professionals to get the job done the correct way the first time. The world is a big place and there is a lot to learn. You don’t have to know it all, you just have to know someone who knows what you want to know.
- Plan Too Late
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