How To Bag A Luxury Break On A Budget

How To Bag A Luxury Break On A Budget

While the word ’luxury’ can mean different things to different people, when it comes to a luxury vacation or short break away, most will agree that only a plush hotel or resort will qualify, and the term ‘budget’ is never usually used in the same sentence as the word ‘luxury’. However, for those of us who dream of splashing out on a no expenses spared vacation, but don’t have the funds to do so, is it worth doing a little research to see if there any ways to get a little luxury while on a budget?

Think about a luxury vacation as an experience rather than a destination:

If you enjoy camping but fancy a little taste of the high life, you might go glamping instead, and for regular campers with a tent and portable gas stove,

this may be considered as a luxury break. While for others, luxury can only be defined by a five-star hotel or resort.

However, most will agree that if the bed is comfortable, the shower is great, the food is something to write home about and the décor is to your liking, then this is enough to make you feel special on your vacation and as if you have splashed out a bit. It is entirely possible to feel the same way about a hotel or resort that doesn’t cost the Earth, it just means that you need to be savvy about when you book it (end of season is a great time), be on the look out for cheap flights (the money you save on this can be put towards the hotel or resort) and don’t feel that you have to fly thousands of miles to an exotic location to achieve a sense of luxury.

Be flexible on types of accommodation:

A hotel isn’t necessarily the only place that will give you a taste of luxury, auberges, B and B’s, motels and even some higher standard hostels may be equally as luxurious but at half the price. Some offer a more personal and attentive experience than you might get from a hotel, so always try to be flexible about where you will rest your head each night.

Take advantage of special celebrations:

If it’s your honeymoon, or even your anniversary or birthday, it’s worth mentioning the fact to tour operators and hotels to see if they can offer you anything better to mark the special occasion.

The phrase: “don’t ask, don’t get” springs to mind.

Reduce the duration of your stay:

If a vacation in a luxury hotel is likely to break the bank if you stay for a week, then why not think about a long weekend instead? If having a luxurious experience means that much to youand is more important than the length of your vacation, then this seems like a no brainer.

Check out flash sales on travel websites:

If you don’t mind leaving things to the last minute, and/or are not particular about where you go,

why not check out various travel websites to see if they’re offering any flash sales for luxurious breaks away? You could end up bagging a great deal for a fraction of the usual price.

Try to be as flexible as possible in your approach to bagging a luxury break at a budget price, and you just might be surprised at what you can achieve.

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