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Love to travel but don’t have the thousands of dollars to do it? You can get luxury travel on a shoestring budget just by planning a little more carefully. Read these tips that will allow you to go on your well-deserved getaway without burning a hole in your pocket.

Always remember when planning your trip that timing is the key. School vacation weeks are the worst; always crowded with children and the airfare is sky high and no pun intended.

You can often buy a first class ticket during the off-season for the same price as a coach seat in the school vacation week. So unless you really love to spend your flight with a screaming child kicking the back of your seat, you should stay away from the winter and spring breaks.

Regardless of where you decide to book your luxury travel arrangements (with an agent or on the Internet) make sure that you know exactly who you are working with. Make sure you choose the right specialist for what you’re looking for.

Do not only consider the price. Many times quality wins over quantity. If you chose the same company in more than one case you will build a relationship with them. And if you are loyal to them, they will be the same with you. In the end they will do a lot to get your business.

You can compare it with the frequent flyer programs. You are loyal to the airline and they will reward you with a free flight for your loyalty. If you ask when booking the trip, it is often possible to get a free upgrade too.

If you are lucky your coach tickets could be converted to a first class ticket. Or you suite could be changed to a deluxe version. And what is the worst thing that could happen by asking? You could get a no, and then nothing is different than before.

If the company makes an error, you should take advantages of it. They want to have a high level of customer satisfaction, so they rely on their guest to present them with information on how to improve.

Your criticism will ensure that you (and other travelers) will have a satisfactory luxury vacation. Be sure to find someone who is willing to work with unhappy customers. Many times, people get aggravated with customers who complain, so check review sites ahead of time. Once you get the trip planned out, relax and have fun while you enjoy your luxury travel on a shoestring budget.

Morten Elm is writing about holiday destinations in Turkey in Rejse Tyrkiet. You can also learn more about the destinations in Rejser til Antalya.

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