When to Book Your Cruise?

Spring Break 2015 Cruises Cheapest NOW!

When we book cruises we always get asked when is the best time to book a cruise so you get the cheapest fare? That is a hard question to answer but I can tell you I always book my clients into a category where we can switch to cheaper fares if they should become available. Cruise lines have these for their guests and very few people know about them.

SUPPLY AND DEMAND

One of the major reasons to booking early is as simple as Economics 101. As a ship fills up or even a category, the prices start creeping up. Disney Cruise Lines sails with every ship at 98% capacity, every time! That means the earlier you book the better your price.

When was the last time you priced a Disney Cruise? Was it within 3 months of the sailing? If so your price might have been a lot higher than it would have been 9 months or 12 months before the sailing. In some cases this can be as much as $400 per person higher! Disney Cruise repeat guests always book 12 months before

because they know the prices are just going to go up and their favorite cabin will likely sell out.

All cruise lines follow this model somewhat. That is why I always encourage booking early and locking in your favorite category and price. The price could fall but if booked in the right category you can change your rate with no problem!

Using a travel agent is highly recommended when booking a cruise. Most travel agents are given amenities to offer guests. Some are cruise specialists that can offer you information about the ship, the itinerary and offer suggestions on the excursions. There are tricks and tips with just about every itinerary and ideas they can bring to the table. 

Next, we'll look at cabin choices and why booking early is important in selecting the right cabin for your family. Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and share our post on your wall! We are growing by leaps and bounds but only continue our growth because of you! www.facebook.com/mackeymousetravel

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Disney Packages 2015 Are Coming Soon!

Disney Spring Break 2015 is Coming!

Disney rolls out their packages in July for the next year. This usually means lots of Disney excitement in our house looking at what packages they come out with. The rush is on to get that package booked and the planning started! But do you really have to book so far out? In a word, YES. It helps for several reasons, we are going to talk about a few of those today.

Best Availability

It goes without saying that you will have the best categories available to you! Categories do fill up and you want to make sure you have the perfect accommodation for your amazing family vacation! If there will be many of you going, say your family of four, your parents, your in-laws and your sister with her family of five, it helps to book as far out as possible. Nerves get rattled when you are trying to get everyone taken care of in a short amount of time. Plus we can link your rooms together for value add like your photopasses and memory maker. Making sure your dining is taken care of at least 180 days in advance because large tables fill up quickly! And, giving you enough time to adjust for any changes within your family or with Disney itself.

Low Deposit

We can hold your room and package with a low deposit of $200 per room! That is phenomenal for a lot of reasons! First and foremost it locks in your price so if Disney increases the price of their tickets you are locked in at the package price now! Second, you can modify your reservation to any specials or savings discounts that come out without a penalty or fee! And, MackeyMouse Travel takes care of that for you (we sit on hold to do it while you play with your family!).

Pay For Vacation Over Time

Who has vacation money sitting in the bank when they book? Ok, some people do and of course there is credit cards, but for most of us we are trying to figure out a budget and stay within that set amount. Booking your vacation now gives you the opportunity to set up a budget, make monthly payments if you want and by the time your final payment is due, you have a small amount if any to pay! Leaving you a lot of time to plan for matching tshirts and which Mickey ears you are going to get!

So Disney should release their packages sometime in the next month. Give us a call to start working on the details for your amazing Disney Spring Break trip OR use the link below to send us the details and we will be ready to roll as soon as they release them. Also keep in mind that as a Disney Vacation Planner we can put a 7 day hold on any package Disney offers! 

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3 Ways to Save Money While Traveling!

 3 Ways to Save Money While Traveling!

When you have children you can’t always travel whenever the mood strikes. It can be difficult because most destinations will take full advantage of this. There are a few ways to help you avoid the headache of budgeting a trip that would otherwise cause you to take out a mortgage.

First, plan far ahead. Days of last minute deals are almost all but gone. Last minute deals do not exist the week between Christmas and New Year’s. They rarely pop up for Spring Break season or even during the summer months. Resorts and Cruise Lines love to market “Special Deals” or “Last Minute Offers” but the truth is its nothing more than marketing to get you onto their site to fall in love with the idea of visiting their locations. Don’t fall for it! Refer to our blog post “Top 10 Reason to use MackeyMouse Travel” to find out how we offer savings and attention to the fine print!

I would suggest 6 months or longer. If you need to use frequent flyer miles then you will need to cash them in at least 6 months ahead so that it takes fewer points to “pay” for your flight or hotel stay. Spend them wisely!

Second, a good travel planner (MackeyMouse Travel!) will make sure that you are booked into a rate that will allow a switch if a better rate comes out. Having that flexibility is important. If you book with the wrong rate code it won’t matter if something cheaper comes along you are stuck. I have saved clients $200 per person on a cruise because the rates dropped closer to sail date.

Third, consider travel insurance. I don’t always suggest travel insurance because I know which supplier I have that is flexible with changes. But if you are going it alone and aren’t using a free travel planner, than I would really consider adding the insurance so you can make changes or even cancel if you need to. If not you could lose your entire deposit and any additional payments you have made.

These days vacations aren’t exactly cheap. We work hard and want to give our family’s the best we can possibly give them. Don’t take chances with your money. You wouldn’t buy a house without a realtor, so don’t take a vacation without a travel planner! 

Happy Planning!!

Mia

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