LAOS MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
Booking early still matters, just not in the way it used to
For a long time, booking as early as possible was the best way to get the lowest flight prices. That's no longer always the case. On many routes, airlines now release higher fares first - knowing there's demand from people keen to secure something early. What we're often seeing is a better balance of price and availability around six to nine months before travel.
At the same time, the better hotels and room types are selling out earlier than ever, particularly in the most popular areas. So rather than waiting, the key is to book in a way that keeps your options open.
Most of our trips use IT package fares, which allow us to secure your flights now, while retaining the flexibility to take advantage of any lower sale fares that may come out later. At the same time, we can lock in the hotels and room types you actually want, before availability becomes more limited.
This matters most for river cruises, wildlife lodges and itineraries built around unique properties that fill up well in advance.
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