Winter Travel Tips

Presented by Marc Aarons

I hope you are doing well and enjoying the winter season. If you’re planning to head out on any winter travels to visit friends or family, I wanted to share some tips to aid in making your travels more affordable and enjoyable.

1. Book Early: Booking your travel and accommodation well before your departure date can save you money, particularly during high-demand winter periods. If that’s not possible, you may be able to save money by being flexible with travel dates, such as by traveling mid-week or during off-peak seasons. (For example, traveling to the beach can be cheaper in the winter but still very enjoyable.)
2. Loyalty Programs: Services like AAA offer a variety of travel benefits, including discounts on hotels and car rentals. Credit card companies sometimes also offer rewards programs where you can earn points on purchases, which can be redeemed later for travel-related expenses. If you regularly stay at certain hotel chains and/or are a member of a hotel loyalty program, you may also be able to receive significant discounts or even free nights.
3. Consider Travel Insurance: Though travel insurance may appear as an extra expense initially, it offers financial protection against unexpected incidents during your travels. These include journey cancellations or interruptions, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. And some loyalty programs even allow you to use points to add travel insurance to your plans.

Hope these suggestions are helpful! As always, feel free to call the office or send me an email if any questions or needs arise this winter.

Marc Aarons may be reached at 714-887-8000 or marc@ocmoneymanagers.com

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