Booking the trip for 2007

1 Nov 2006 Hipjaz, the canuck from the T-Dot said

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• 2 Nov 2006 PinaI said

  

  I guess it really depends on the actual tour itself. When I booked my first tour I booked in January for an August departure (I was just a tad keen). My second tour I booked in September for a December departure.
  
  If it’s a guranteed departure date then I would say, the earlier the better. They didn’t have those when I did my couple of tours! I would suspect they get pretty full pretty quick though.
  
  If it’s a tour that goes through a festival, like Oktoberfest or the one in Scotland (can’t think of the name at the moment) then same applies, I would expect they get fuller more quickly than others.
  
  The sooner you book the better but remember it doesn’t guarantee the tour will leave on that day, unless it is a guranteed departure date. I have heard of tours cancelling although have been fortunate enough for it to be neither of mine.
  
  Hope this helps!

  I guess it really depends on the actual tour itself. When I booked my first tour I booked in January for an August departure (I was just a tad keen). My second tour I booked in September for a December departure.<BR><BR>If it's a guranteed departure date then I would say, the earlier the better. They didn't have those when I did my couple of tours! I would suspect they get pretty full pretty quick though. <BR><BR>If it's a tour that goes through a festival, like Oktoberfest or the one in Scotland (can't think of the name at the moment) then same applies, I would expect they get fuller more quickly than others.<BR><BR>The sooner you book the better but remember it doesn't guarantee the tour will leave on that day, unless it is a guranteed departure date. I have heard of tours cancelling although have been fortunate enough for it to be neither of mine.<BR><BR>Hope this helps! or Cancel
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• 12 Nov 2006 Kelsha said

  

  I would book as early as possible to make the most of early bird discounts and also to ensure you get a guaranteed departure date.
  
  Forget about the 50% sure, make yourself 100% sure and go book it!
  
  I have just booked my trip for September 2007 and all I had to pay was a $200 deposit for Contiki and a $100 deposit for my airfares, I worked out a budget and am able to go into the travel agent every time I get paid to ‘pay off’ my trip. I even set up a spreadsheet that tells me when my next payment is due, how much I have paid, how much I have to go and so on…
  
  Just remember that with airfares, the seats seem to get more expensive the closer you are to the departure date, so for maximum savings, I say just make the commitment and go for it!

  I would book as early as possible to make the most of early bird discounts and also to ensure you get a guaranteed departure date.<BR><BR>Forget about the 50% sure, make yourself 100% sure and go book it!<BR><BR>I have just booked my trip for September 2007 and all I had to pay was a $200 deposit for Contiki and a $100 deposit for my airfares, I worked out a budget and am able to go into the travel agent every time I get paid to 'pay off' my trip. I even set up a spreadsheet that tells me when my next payment is due, how much I have paid, how much I have to go and so on...<BR><BR>Just remember that with airfares, the seats seem to get more expensive the closer you are to the departure date, so for maximum savings, I say just make the commitment and go for it! or Cancel
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• 12 Nov 2006 LiSa19 said

  

  I agree. I’ve just booked my trip and took advantage of the early bird specials and discounts at the travel expo. Saved a whole heap of $$$ you wouldn’t wanna leave it too late…
  
  Kelsha, I’m also leaving in Sept 07, doing the European Contrasts.. which one are you on?

  I agree. I've just booked my trip and took advantage of the early bird specials and discounts at the travel expo. Saved a whole heap of $$$ you wouldn't wanna leave it too late...<BR><BR>Kelsha, I'm also leaving in Sept 07, doing the European Contrasts.. which one are you on? or Cancel
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• 12 Nov 2006 Kelsha said

  

  quote:

  Originally posted by LiSa19:
  Kelsha, I’m also leaving in Sept 07, doing the European Contrasts.. which one are you on?

  
  
  Hi Lisa, I am doing the European Panorama tour for 30(ish) days, plus a few days in London either side – should be awesome, can’t wait.

  <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LiSa19:<BR>Kelsha, I'm also leaving in Sept 07, doing the European Contrasts.. which one are you on? </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Hi Lisa, I am doing the European Panorama tour for 30(ish) days, plus a few days in London either side - should be awesome, can't wait. or Cancel
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