What factors should people consider when choosing whether and where to travel for New Year's Eve?
Safety comes first. When I received these questions, the new coronavirus variant Omicron just started spreading around the world. While it is not necessary to stay away from traveling on New Year's Eve, travelers should be extremely cautious, especially when the world is tired of social distancing. Many places offer memorable New Year's Eve getaways. Even a staycation is worth considering. Honestly speaking, there is no reason travelers should consider too many factors other than safety as they celebrate another great year. After all, New Year's Eve only comes once a year.
What money-saving tips do you have for people planning to travel for New Year's?
First of all, budget well beforehand and do not overspend. Second, do not focus solely on the price. For example, a more expensive hotel may be in a more convenient location, saving you money on transportation. Third, spend money on meaningful experiences, not just the ones that look good on social media. Fourth, do not forget to bring some cash to avoid unnecessary ATM fees. Do not forget to bring credit cards that do not charge international transaction fees if you decide to travel abroad. Last but not least, if you plan to gamble, do it just for fun!
What are the biggest New Year's Eve money-wasters?
As I mentioned above, there will be no New Year's Eve money-wasters, as long as travelers spend on something they truly care about. Spending money on something that makes you happy is worthwhile. On the contrary, a budget that is not followed and expenditures that are not for what makes you happy will lead to money-wasters.
New Year's Eve falls on a Friday this year. How does holiday timing affect people’s spending and travel plans?
More people will likely take more days off on New Year's Eve when it falls on a Friday. Travel plans can then be a lot more flexible, including traveling abroad, road trips, long-distance trips, 4–7-day cruises, etc. This probably means that travelers will spend more money. But once again, when given the flexibility with regards to their travel plans, they can spend on what is most important to them.
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