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Italian travel guide
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Tips for the right Rome holiday travel package.
It is not usually wise to be traveling during holidays as these
are the times when almost every other person in the world is
traveling. It is of course best to plan ahead or book ahead and
go to your destination early to avoid all the hassle but if
you're one of those last minute people or probably one of those
who can't really avoid it, you should follow the next few tips
for a better journey and maybe a cheaper stay.
- Rome holiday travel packages were never made with only one
person in mind; no two people are alike, keep this in mind
because the agencies that packed them have kept these in mind,
use this fact to haggle your way into cheaper or sometimes
better deals. Even if there are ready made packages, you can ask
for extra perks especially if you're staying in Rome for more
than a week.
- Be careful of travel agents. Travel agents may give you the
best deal for your package, which normally include airfare,
lodgings and transportation, but a really good agent can be
really flexible. One example would be if you want a rental car
for the first half of your Rome trip but you want to get rid of
it by the second half, a good agent can arrange this for you,
sometimes for a cheaper price.
- Be sure that the package you want is available, you don't want
to get pulled into something that ends up being sold out, some
people give out too-good-to-be-true packages which end up being
"sold out" in the end, so before you make a deal or transfer a
morsel of cash, make sure that it is still
available.
- Be sure to know exactly what airline and route your taking,
you won't want those unpleasant layovers which can be a real
pain, not to mention delay your schedule.
- A sign of a good Rome holiday travel package is one that is
very flexible, as said before, no two people are alike, and a
good package should reflect that, it should allow you to choose
between airlines, as well as brands and lodgings without
changing the price. A choice in which rental car to take is also
a sign of a good package.
- Finally, it's good to ask for discounts that you might get if
you do certain stuff, like stay in the hotel for more than a
week, or sign up on the internet instead of by phone. Research
first before you cough up the money for down-payment; make sure
you've exhausted all possible discount generating ways before
you decide on a package.
That's all about Rome holiday travel packages for now. In my
next article, I'll explain more of my travel tips for your time
in Rome.
Best wishes for a great vacation,
Les Sheppard
About the author:
Les Sheppard's website gives full information about planning
your trip to Rome, including flight deals, Rome accommodation
tips, Apartment and Villa rentals,tour planning and tips on all
the top Rome attractions: Lets-Travel-Rome.com
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