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tisdag 5 januari 2010

Finding the Best Deal When Planning a Trip to Europe

By Graham McKenzie

When you are planning a trip to Europe you will want to explore many parts of the country and cheap flights are a main concern. You want to save time in getting from one place to the next and, save money. The low cost fares to Europe are abundant due to the fare wars from many airlines and travelers can take advantage of the best rates by searching online for the best rates.

Before widespread use of the Internet, the one and only way to obtain flight information and purchase plane tickets was through a travel agent. The agent had knowledge the average traveler did not in regards to which airline was offering discount tickets, which was cheapest at what times of the year, etc.

As a response, travel agencies are now starting to move more of their business activity onto the Internet. In order to stay competitive, some travel agencies have their own websites, where they can advertise special deals. This means that it is easier for travelers to be able to access these deals and do a side-by-side comparison with other specials that may be available online. In some cases, to avoid fees, travelers can also book their fares directly from airlines.

Using the Internet, a savvy bargain hunter can find the best deals on tickets to just about anywhere. And one can find any type of flight they wish, as well: don't like to fly all night? Then don't. Find a flight with a stop somewhere, or vice versa. Many airlines also allow, if it's early enough, travelers to choose their seats and what menu options they would prefer (some airlines require that vegetarians select their special meal status ahead of time). And if one is not comfortable checking in at an airport kiosk and having the tickets printed out there, they can even be mailed to you in advance.

Trip planner websites are the most popular with internet travelers. These sites allow you to find your hotel, flight and even rental car while booking your trip. You can create a whole vacation package by adding on any activities you will be interested in and receiving a discounted ticket price by purchasing them before arriving. You can sort trips by price, date and even class. The trip can be easily compared to other sites offering the similar packages online.

Bidding sites offer trips to Europe now and you are able to bid for the best price. Whoever has the highest bid will win the trip for the amount they placed their bid at, and any additional booking fees or taxes. This is a great way to get cheap flights but you are limited to the dates offered and you have no guarantee that you will win the bid. Sometimes the ticket prices can go up more than the other sites offer taxes. This is a great way to get cheap flights but you are limited to the dates offered and you have no guarantee that you will win the bid. Sometimes the ticket prices can go up more than the other sites offer .

Purchasing tickets directly through the airline may seem best for getting the best deal, but another airline may have even cheaper tickets. If the traveler does not check all the sites, they will never know, and that would be quite time-consuming. Also, purchasing plane tickets and hotel reservations and everything else separately can make the cost add up quickly. So, a trip planner website that offers package deals and discounts might be the better choice. But there are travelers otherwise known as tourists, and travelers who prefer the term"adventurer", and the choice to do as they please without any sort of schedule.

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