Travelers can save up to 52% and hundreds of dollars on hotels in 9 iconic (and traditionally expensive) travel destinations during best value months.
NEEDHAM, MASS. – TripAdvisor also wants to help travelers realize their vacation dreams. From Bali to Bora Bora, the TripAdvisor "Luxury for Less Guide" identified 9 of the most lust-worthy destinations and reveals ideal times to visit when smart shoppers can save 20 to 50 percent on hotels.
TripAdvisor asked its global social media community* to name their ultimate dream vacation destination that they thought was out of their price range. Based on those responses, TripAdvisor leveraged its hotel price comparison data from over 200 sites to identify the time periods with the lowest hotel rates. Factoring a combination of hotel pricing, weather and seasonal activities, the guide identifies the "best value months"* to travel for an affordable trip.
How smart shoppers can save:
- Travelers longing to experience the iconic tropical island of Bali – named the number one destination in the world in the 2017 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards – can save up to 52% if they travel in May or June, rather than peak season when hotel rates are $260 more expensive.
- September is the best time to visit Mauritius, the destination offering the second highest savings vs. peak at 51%.
- Bora Bora, considered a paradise for honeymooners, offers the greatest average dollar savings of $507 during the best value month, compared to the other 9 dream destinations.
- Travelers who prefer beautiful natural scenery should consider a trip to Botswana in April or October, or to the Iguazu – Falls in May where hotels prices are down nearly a third compared to peak season.
- March is the time to shop 'til you drop onto your hotel bed in New York City – after saving an average of 33% on accommodations.
- Hawaii offers the highest flexibility for a value visit with four months to choose from with an average savings of 20%.
"TripAdvisor's Luxury for Less Guide shows that by taking a savvy and flexible approach to travel dates, you can save a lot of money on hotels in destinations you may have considered too expensive," said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Using TripAdvisor to compare prices on over 200 sites before you book will ensure you're finding the lowest price. For example, travelers can save an average of nearly $290 on hotels in Mauritius, and over $500 in Bora Bora by going during the best value time period."
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Dream Destinations |
Best Value Months (according to TripAdvisor hotel price comparison data and seasonal factors) |
Average Savings*** (compared to peak season) |
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Bali, Indonesia |
May / June |
52% |
$262 |
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Mauritius |
September |
51% |
$289 |
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
April |
38% |
$507 |
|
New York City |
March |
33% |
$158 |
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Botswana |
April October |
32% |
$238 |
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Iguazu Falls (Brazil) |
May |
31% |
$50 |
|
Tokyo, Japan |
May |
21% |
$67 |
|
Seychelles |
September |
20% |
$115 |
|
Hawaii |
April / May September / October |
20% |
$99 |
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
