When summer’s long, dreamy days arrive, and the tropical-flavored bevs start flowing, it gets easy to lose track of things. Like your spending. Summer trips in particular can add up without careful planning. That’s why we’re sharing the top trends and tips of the season – so you can stress less about overpaying on flights, and focus more on which inflatable floatie to bring to the pool. 🦩
To keep it local, or to not keep it local?
Looks like more Canadians are summering inside country lines: our research shows that interest in local destinations is up by 29%.
But trips to certain US cities might be cheaper. Like Fort Lauderdale or Orlando. So if you’re traveling on a budget, you don’t have to skip international destinations altogether.
The best deals of the season are in…
South America and Central America, with rates down 14% and 13% respectively. 👏 ¡Vamos!
Warm-weather getaways that people 🧡.
This summer’s #1 trending region is South America. As for the season’s most searched cities – Shanghai, Incheon and Lima round out our top 3. 🔥
Don’t fly in June (trust us).
Avoid peak months (June and July) to score better deals. For domestic flights, the sooner you fly, the better. (Like this month.) As for international trips, early or late summer is best if you’re looking to save.
What about flights during holidays? Try to avoid ‘em – they’re more expensive than last summer.
Want more advice? Read the full report.
The methodology for these trends can be found here.
