Business View Magazine | March 2020

9 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MARCH 2020 N othing puts a spring in our step like a great deal on travel! The Expedia.com Spring Savings event, running February 24 through March 1, offers sitewide savings on hotels, flights, packages, and activities just in time for travelers to book a spring getaway. Spring can be a busy time to travel, especially to the warm-weather and family-friendly destinations, popular with the spring break crowd. Luckily, there are still a few ways to ensure your ideal spring break trip meets your ideal budget, and a lot of it comes down to timing. According to Expedia data, the sweet spot for booking spring break airfare is 21-30 days in advance of your trip. Travelers who booked during this window saved more than 25% compared to last-minute bookers, and more than 20% more than those who booked 90+ days out. Based on 2019 data, the cheapest spring month to travel is May. These are the cheapest weeks to travel during spring: • 3rd week of May • 2nd week of March • 3rd week of April Shop the Expedia Spring Savings event between February 24 and March 1 and save up to 40% off on select hotels and activities. Book more, save more – Expedia offers discounts and savings when travelers book multiple items on the site. Travelers can save hundreds of dollars just by bundling. Need a little travel inspiration? According to Expedia flight data, these are a few of the top warm-weather destinations trending for spring 2020: • Los Angeles, California • Santiago, Dominican Republic • Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago HOW TO SAVE ON SPRING BREAK TRAVEL OPENING L INES