Easter Sunday falls on March 31 this year, just over a week earlier than in 2023, when it was on April 9. For many, it means there's less time to book flights and hotels for spring break.
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00:00 Spring break is around the corner. A lot of us are not thinking about travel when we really should be, especially when it comes to another sort of peak season like spring break. According to going a travel website, the average price of airfare is down 10% compared to this time last year. The longer you wait to book, the more your trip will cost being aware that the Easter holiday falls a little bit sooner this year versus last year means that your window of opportunity to find a new destination.
00:29 Opportunity to find a great deal for that holiday is definitely much smaller. Avoiding peak travel days is one way to spend less on your vacation. Easter Monday right after is definitely going to be a super busy day to travel. Being flexible with their destinations can also save you money. You just got to look where the places where airlines are flying a lot because more seats open equals cheaper flights to get their flights to Miami flights to Orlando as well as Las Vegas.
00:58 Always a safe bet for a relatively cheap flight. You know Mexico a couple of new airports have opened up in Mexico, namely Tulum as well as Mexico City. Got another airport that gives more availability for for carriers to fly in and out of there. Another tip explore vacation package deals. In some cases it can save you hundreds. You're bundling your flights, your hotel, your car rental on a site like Expedia. It saves you an average about $300 or more. This way your break from work or school doesn't break the bank.
01:28 For AccuWeather, I'm Emmy Victor.