As humans we are prone to mistakes, however holiday or travel related
mistakes can really take a hit on our finances; this is why they are
mistakes to try as much as you can to avoid.
Jumia Travel shares 4 expensive holiday mistakes people make.
Not Comparing Deals
There
is currently a lot of competition between holiday companies and/or
travel agencies, as a result, just going for the first deal you see
might mean you will end up missing out on better bargains. It is thus
best to first compare sites, surf/shop around before choosing a travel
deal/package. Additionally, be sure to always pay attention to the terms
and conditions and check exactly what’s included in the holiday
package. Cheapest isn’t always the best and sometimes it’s better value
to pay a bit more for a deal with added extras.
Not Researching on the Holiday Company/Travel Agency Don’t
just use a travel agency because they are the cheapest or offer the
best prices, do some thorough checks on it before you do so. Many have
fallen victim to fraudsters or have had to endure terrible service
delivery because of this. You can surf the net for online reviews on the
travel agencies, to know what people are saying about it and what the
general consensus is. You can also use online forums like Nairaland, to
ask questions about the travel agency and see how positive or negative
the responses will be. There are a lot of scammers out there posing as
travel agents and because of this one needs to be very careful. If the
travel agency doesn’t have a strong and credible online presence, you
should be wary of it.
Using Phones on Roaming Rates
This
really doesn’t have to be a travel mistake, all you need to do to avoid
this is to check with your mobile service provider about international
rates and packages you can buy before you travel. These packages can
make it easier for you to make calls, texts and use the internet at
cheaper rates.
Failing to Book Your Accommodation
Sometimes,
while on vacation we might want to be spontaneous and visit one or two
places that wasn’t in the original plan, and while this is great for
making memories, this spontaneity can often backfire with impractical
decisions like failing to book your accommodation beforehand. As a
result, out of desperation and to avoid being stranded, you end up
having to ‘splash your budget’ on more expensive accommodation because
all the affordable ones have all been booked.
