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Lowest cost? 151 giorni prima. LONDRA - Se volete risparmiare per la prossima vacanza in Europa, comprate il biglietto aereo esattamente 151 giorni prima della partenza: è quello il momento per trovare i voli più economici, perlomeno all'interno del nostro continente.

Lowest cost? 151 giorni prima

Lo rivela uno studio di Cheapair.com, sito specializzato nella ricerca di viaggi a basso costo, pubblicato oggi dal Daily Mail di Londra. Analizzando 4 milioni di voli nel corso del 2013 per trovare le opportunità meno dispendiose, l'indagine fornisce una serie di consigli utili ai viaggiatori. Il dilemma su quando sia il momento migliore per acquistare un volo su internet non riguarda in realtà soltanto i trasporti aerei: è noto che prima si acquista, in genere, meno si spende, principio che vale anche per prenotare biglietti ferroviari, alberghi, pacchetti vacanze, biglietti per spettacoli, concerti, eventi sportivi. Ma l'inchiesta di Cheapair rivela subito qualche regola. E' una "finestra" che varia da regione a regione del mondo. Adventure Travel travel destinations, adventure travel, adventure holidays, vacation travel, travel packages, vacations to, tours of, expeditions, group tours, family tours, costa rica travel, galapagos travel, peru travel, adventures travel, family.

Travel Guides, Vacation Planning and Reviews - GeckoGo. Www.google.it/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viaggiavventurenelmondo.it%2F&ei=4pGGULa4BuSp4gSSqICwDg&usg=AFQjCNGDbjx_r3DqVHGX4MOLotnJonNTsw. Statistics from a year of travel. When I set out last year to travel I really didn’t know what to expect.

Statistics from a year of travel

My friends were placing bets on how long it would be before I returned home, and having never travelled alone before, or for more than two weeks at a time, I was inclined to believe there was a high possibility I would be back within a month too. I think I spent every single night of my first week in tears. As someone who liked to firmly remain in their comfort zone, didn’t know how to talk to strangers and was terrified to try new things, I couldn’t help but spend every single second wondering what on earth I was doing, wondering why I was even travelling in the first place, struggling to understand why I was finding this so hard.

And it was really, really hard. For the first month at least. And then, suddenly, something clicked. Travelling was my new comfort zone. And the thought of going home suddenly started to terrify me. The Ultimate Travel Hacking Guide. How to Get the Lowest Price on Airfare, Even After You Buy. Wise Bread Picks As much as being a full-time traveler might sound glamorous, I spend a lot (I mean it!

How to Get the Lowest Price on Airfare, Even After You Buy

A Lot) of time researching the best way to get from A to B, and the cheapest way to book it. And as somebody who’s always on the hunt for the best deal, I often get “click paralysis” when it comes to clicking on the big final ominous “Purchase” button, fearful that I’ll find a way better deal as soon as I commit. (Yes, it has happened before). Booking airfare in particular seems to be an area mired in confusion, changing rates, and endless schemes. Wives tales and rumors abound about getting the best rates; the next thing you know we’ll be told that we have to eat only spinach for two days and perform a search while standing on one foot and listening to classical music in order to get the lowest price on airfare.

Despite my little rant here, I recently found a few free sites that ease the pain of booking airfare and helped me get the lowest price. Yapta FareCompare Kayak Explore. How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!) Wise Bread Picks For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place.

How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!)

My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small entourage (weighing less than 45 pounds in total) comes with me as I wander around the world, sometimes quickly, but mostly slowly. How to Use Frequent Flyer Miles to Go Anywhere. I recently received a notice from American Airlines, letting me know I had achieved million-miler status.

How to Use Frequent Flyer Miles to Go Anywhere

I’ve been working on this for about two years, but the real goal is two million miles—then I get lifetime Platinum status. As regular readers know, I’m a travel hacker—I earn hundreds of thousands of miles every year and redeem them for high-value trips all over the world. I’ve been traveling actively for ten years, and travel hacking for at least five… it’s made my life MUCH easier, especially on my quest to visit every country in the world. Travel hacking is about more than just miles—I also use Round-the-World plane tickets, mistake fares, elite status matches, cash-and-points redemptions, and more—but miles are the most important component. Therefore, this post will break down the general idea and several specific scenarios for using Frequent Flyer Miles to go anywhere. First, don’t waste your miles Most frequent flyer miles are wasted. Next, learn the basic rules… A Few Examples.