The bad economy is turning out to be good for travelers looking for deals, including parents who want to take their kids away over winter break. Kim Williams of East Syracuse is in the process of booking a family vacation to Disney World. Doing it right now couldn't be a better time; she's taking advantage of a special with AAA. She's paying for four nights and getting three free. The trip has to be booked in January but the travel can take place over the next six months. Williams is going even one step further to save money!
"Rather than going during a school break we're going to go in May, take the kids out of school and that gets a cheaper airfare," Williams says.
AAA Travel Specialist Joe Fiorenzo says there are great deals out there right now, including for the February school break. He says he's never seen a package like the Disney one, which he says can save a family of four up to $1,000. Fiorenzo recommends, during the popular February break, people need to be flexible. For example, travel Monday to Monday, instead of Saturday to Saturday. He says there are other deals out there like Las Vegas or cruises.
"Cruises are great values right now. There's so many cabins out there for sale, they're very competitive and they're lowering the price," Fiorenzo says.
The current travel deals mean that consumers, like Kim Williams, are getting to go away for more time. What would have been a shorter stay at the Magic Kingdom has turned out to be a seven night getaway with America's favorite mouse.
"We're very excited and the children are especially excited," Williams says.
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