Travel Trends: Cruising Is The Way To Go

Beginning mid September, the skies over America will be emptier this year. Through the roof fuel costs, tight money, and a rocky economy does not bode well for fourth quarter travel. Expect higher fares, fewer flights domestically, and a continued cattle hauling mentality from the airlines. After all, when you are losing millions in operations week after week, it tends to sour even the most enthusiastic.

There is a good chance that any reductions will be short lived. Airline service goes to cities where money can be made and our status has just improved dramatically. In the short term, however, we may see carriers bulking up service from larger hub airports. In any case, you'll be best served by planning air travel well in advance and expect to pay more for travel in the coming months.

Depending on the market and economy, there will likely be excellent travel offers in the Caribbean and South America this year. Exploration type cruising is gaining with the green wave now awash worldwide. See the coastlines of the world before they are submerged or see the glaciers before they melt are the messages that seem to attract growing numbers of earth first tourists these days.

There will be some fine travel opportunities in the coming months due to the lagging economy. For those interested in a bargain, your day is coming soon. Beware, though, that buying price should never substitute for buying that which will fulfill your expectations. Travel time is an investment that can pay great dividends if chosen wisely. That's why I'm here!


Thanks to http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_131571.asp
for some of the information. Edited by Courtney Harding.