My family 2 adults 2 children (4 and 8) like to head to the caribbean (Cuba, Mexico, DR) for a week usually in late January or early February to an all inclusive resort. I have been trying to determine whether it's better to book now or wait until closer to departure time to get the best deals.
2006-09-12 05:03:19 · 7 answers · asked by Travel 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Dominican Republic
I'm a travel agent and I've been doing this for about 5 years. From my experience the best time to book a trip for Jan or Feb is now. I always get calls from people looking for last minute trips, thinking they are going to get a great deal, it's simply not the case. Airlines sell seats in, what they call classes of service, this does not denote first class or coach; they take all the coach seats and sell them in different groups, the first group being the cheapest and the last group being the most expensive. Knowing this the earlier you book a trip the less expensive it will be, typically, there are some exceptions although few. Hotels don't discount their rooms if they are not full in a particular week, if the hotel has a history of being empty during a specific month they will release discounted rates, but these rates are usually offered through out the year. So, in short, the sooner you can book the trip the higher chance of getting a good deal.
2006-09-12 05:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by btg2281 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is high season for the caribbean, so waiting may not be good. Resorts, especially all-inclusives, sell out and I don't know that they lower their rates if they don't. An additional problem is that even if they give you $100 off, you'll lose that in additional plane fare for waiting as airline tickets are cheaper further out and you don't want to book plane fare without someplace to stay.
Call the hotel and ask what their rate guarantee policy is and what their cancellation policy is. This way if the rates drop after you've book, you may be able to get them to match that rate.
Good luck and have fun!
2006-09-12 05:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Recomment Barcelo Solymar motel in Varadero, Cuba. We went for a marriage, as a kinfolk and the youngest substitute into 14 on the time, however its great for couples by using fact it relatively is one motel that doesnt have alot of youngsters working around. we are additionally from Toronto, and met some human beings from Oshawa who mentioned this inn substitute into the better than any theyve stayed at in cuba as much as now. The espresso is disgusting, ill provide you that, however the booze is great. the a l. a. carte eating places are extremely sturdy, and the buffet is first rate, however you could fall ill of it via the top of your holiday. contained in the foyer of the inn there are extra events you could sign in to do like swim with the dolphins, holiday to havana, or pass fishing (you could desire to pay extra for this, yet a bus takes you there and back). It substitute right into a best holiday, between the main suitable areas substitute into the $4.00 rum bottles we've been given to deliver domicile. regrettably, i'm unsure what the charges are for it. on the time we went we've been with an entire wedding ceremony team and expenditures have been different.
2016-09-30 21:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best time to book a vacation to Dominican Republic is now because in February is Carnaval time and the air fare goes sky rocket. Waiting closer is only going to get higher because you have the holidays and alot of people go back home.
2006-09-12 07:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by gdiaz803 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During Hurricane season, cruises go for $500 for a week
2006-09-12 05:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best time is in September, and October.
2006-09-12 05:10:10 · answer #6 · answered by far5442003 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Monday-Sunday.
2006-09-12 05:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by a4kneekater 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋