Thursday, December 29, 2016

3 Ways You Can Make the Most out of Your Travel Resolutions

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New Year, new travel resolutions. Since you already know how to KEEP your travel resolutions, it’s time to make sure you get the most out of them.

Make the most out of flash deals: 
Follow your preferred airlines on social media, sign up for alerts on specific routes and be prepared to get flexible. For example: by following JetBlue on social media, we learned of their 12 days of deals promotion - where daily they’d share a new flash deal at 1pm across their social channels. Otherwise, look into specific apps or platforms that can alert you of the best deals - Airfarewatchdog, Hopper, Skyscanner, etc.

Make the most out of loyalty programs: 
Whether it’s with a preferred airline, hotel or credit card - earning points on travel is the best way to reap travel perks. Loyal to one airline? Make sure to sign up for a frequent flyer number and look into their credit card offerings so you can capitalize on freebies like checked bags, priority boarding or lounge access. If you fly with multiple airlines, there are several credit cards that help you earn points and other travel perks.

Make the most out of going abroad:
Pro tip: When it comes to money exchange, reconsider using the Travelex kiosk you see in all major international airports. They typically charge a greater premium on the exchange rate compared to your local bank. Consider withdrawing cash on arrival or looking at options outside of the airport (sometimes hotels can do this for you!). Also, don’t sleep on VAT refunds in the European Union! As a non-EU citizen, you can get a refund for any Value-Added Tax paid on goods - just be sure the retailer fills out a tax free form.

No matter where your 2017 travel plans take you, Dynasty Limousine will be there to handle your transportation needs. We are available for pickups and drop offs at all of the major New York Airports and for most private airports including Farmingdale Executive Airport. From all of us to you, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year!