Month: May 2017

Cheap Round the World (RTW) Tickets – 15 Countries for under $1,500 in One Trip

The world is a majestic and wonderful place.  Being able to travel and explore the world and experience cultures is priceless and, in my humble opinion, the best thing you can spend your money on.

According to Nomadic Matt’s “The In-depth Guide to Buying an RTW Ticket” article, “RTW tickets prices range between $2,700-$10,000 USD, depending on your mileage, route, and number of stops, though a simple two- or three-stop RTW ticket might cost as little as $1,500 USD.”

He also mentions “you can find a better deal by booking through a third party such as Airtreks, STA Travel, or Flight Centre (OZ/NZ). Third party bookers don’t just deal with one alliance – they mix and match from all available airlines (excluding budget airlines) to find the lowest price, which saves you money.”

What if I told you can save even more money on RTW tickets with SkySurf.Travel?  There is no “they”, so you can customize your RTW trip ticket anyway you like online, and budget airlines are also included to save you even more money!  If you need help building your RTW travel itinerary, there’s live online help.  In this blog entry, you’ll learn how to save a ton of money on RTW tickets.  I’ll show you how you can travel to 15 countries around the entire world for under $1,500.  No mile points needed, and no strings attached. Some airlines charge an extra fee for larger baggage.  Make sure to check each airline’s baggage terms before booking your flights.

For this example, I’ll be starting my journey from New York, NY!  I enter in “NYC” in the “Traveling From” input field, and then select “July 2017” by clicking on the “Depart Date” input field to find the best deals in July 2017.  Finally, I click on the “Search Best Deals!” button and a list of results return.  I first want to travel to Europe and found a great deal to Edinburgh, Scotland for only $80!  The flight departs from Stewart International, which is about a $20 bus ride to get to from NYC.  I add this flight to my RTW itinerary (BookIt List) by clicking on the “+Add to BookIt List” button.  A popup then appears such as the one below:

I decide to stay in Edinburgh for 5 nights, so I select the date July 26, 2017.  I then find a great deal to Dublin, Ireland for only $38!  I add this flight to my BookIt List and repeat the above process until I’m back home in New York City.

Here’s where I’ll be traveling to for only $1,475 (taxes included):

  • New York, NY USA (Starting point)
  • Edinburgh, Scotland – July 21, 2017 ($80)
  • Dublin, Ireland – July 26, 2017 ($38)
  • Cardiff, Wales – August 1, 2017 ($33)
  • Madrid, Spain – August 6, 2017 ($49)
  • Milan, Italy – August 10, 2017 ($33)
  • Prague, Czechia – August 14, 2017 ($35)
  • Kiev, Ukraine – August 21, 2017 ($108)
  • Ankara, Turkey – August 25, 2017 ($56)
  • Tbilisi, Georgia – August 29, 2017 ($80)
  • Baku, Azerbaijan – September 1, 2017 ($51)
  • Tehran, Iran – September 6, 2017 ($52)
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 11, 2017 ($188)
  • Manila, Philippines – September 15, 2017 ($49)
  • Seoul, South Korea – September 19, 2017 ($114)
  • Los Angeles, CA USA – September 23, 2017 ($344)
  • New York, NY USA – September 27, 2017 ($165)

Here’s a screenshot of my entire RTW itinerary (BookIt List) below:

 
And here’s a screenshot of my entire travel route, which was generated at SkySurf.Travel:
 
 

This is just an example itinerary.  The options are endless for customizing your RTW travel itinerary anyway you desire.

Be sure to check out my other blog entries for tips and ways to save a ton of money on travel.  You’ll see many examples of how to travel the world in the most cost-effective way possible.


Happy travels!
Gregory Rzeczko
http://skysurf.travel/

India and Sri Lanka: 11 Cities by Plane for under $450 in One Trip!

Namaste!
 
India is a fascinating country.  The culture of India is one of the oldest and unique, and is home to many of the finest cultural symbols of the world which includes temples, churches, mosques, forts, performing arts, classical dances, sculptures, paintings, architecture, literature, and more.  If you’re ever planning a trip to India to experience its rich culture and heritage, and looking to travel around India by plane in the most cost-effective way possible, SkySurf.Travel is the tool you’ll need.
 
 
 
For this example, you’ll learn how to travel around India by plane to 10 cities, including Sri Lanka (a beautiful island nation often called the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”), for under $450!  It’s possible to even find a cheaper travel route at SkySurf.Travel and customize it anyway you like.
 

Here’s where you can travel to for the total price of $445 including taxes (about 4-5 nights in each city):

  • New Delhi, India (starting point)
  •  Jaipur, India – June 20, 2017 ($31)
  • Udaipur, India – June 24, 2017 ($43)
  • Mumbai, India – June 28, 2017 ($39)
  • Hyderabad, India – July 2, 2017 ($22)
  • Bengaluru, India – July 6, 2017 ($28)
  • Chennai, India – July 10, 2017 ($24)
  • Madurai, India – July 14, 2017 ($28)
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka – July 19, 2017 ($55)
  •  Coimbatore, India – July 25, 2017 ($76)
  • Ahmedabad, India – July 29, 2017 ($64)
  • New Delhi, India – August 2, 2017 ($35)

Below is a screenshot of the multi-city itinerary (BookIt List) I’ve just created at SkySurf.Travel:
 
 
Six weeks in India (10 cities) including Sri Lanka for $445 with taxes.  That’s cheaper than most round-trip flights to India from continents outside of Asia.
 
Here’s how I got this amazing deal.  I entered in “New Delhi” in the “Traveling From” field; I then clicked on “Depart Date” and clicked on “June 2017” to find the cheapest flight deals in June.  Finally, I clicked on the “Search Best Deals!” button.
 
A list of the best flight deals returns.  Since we’ll only be traveling in India (and later Sri Lanka), we’ll need to click on the “India” link each time our results appear.  By clicking on the “India” link, we’ll retrieve a list of destinations in India that are sorted by lowest airfare.
 
 
Each time you click on the “+ Add to BookIt List” button to add the flight to your itinerary (BookIt List), a popup will appear such as the one below:
 
 
Select the date you want to depart, click on the “To another destination” link, and repeat the process until you’re satisfied with your BookIt List.  If you’re flexible with dates, you can always change your travel dates once your results appear to find even cheaper deals.
 

Try it out yourself, see if you can find even cheaper deals, and post in the comments section below.

Bon voyage!
Gregory Rzeczko

http://skysurf.travel/

How to Travel the United States by Plane for Really Cheap. Fourteen States for Under $600.

Ever wanted to backpack around the United States by plane, but thought it would just be too expensive?  The United States isn’t that popular of a destination for backpackers and budget travelers, most likely because the flights to get around the United States aren’t as cheap as they are in Europe or Asia.  The United States is a big country (3rdlargest country in the world by area) with lots of national parks, a diverse geography, culture, music, and great regional food.  You can rent a car and drive around, or get around by bus or train; but what if you would rather fly to get to your destinations even quicker?  After doing some research online, I wasn’t able to find any articles on how to budget travel the United States by plane in the most economical way.  In this blog post, you’ll learn how to use the online tool SkySurf.Travel to find the most cost-effective way of traveling around the United States by plane.  No mile points needed.
 
 
 

For this example, I was able to build an itinerary composed of 14 states, all non-stop flights, for a total of $583 with taxes included.  Most of these flights are with Spirit airlines*, and a couple with Frontier airlines**.

Below is a list of cities I’ll be flying to.  I’ll be spending about 4-6 nights in each city for this example.  The cost of each flight ranges from $30-$60.

  • New York City (starting point)
  • Orlando, Florida ($40)
  • Atlanta, Georgia ($34)
  • New Orleans, Louisiana ($41)
  • Dallas, Texas ($41)
  • Chicago, Illinois ($40)
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota ($40)
  • Denver, Colorado ($46)
  • San Diego, California ($45)
  • Las Vegas, Nevada ($41)
  • Kansas City, Missouri ($58)
  • Detroit, Michigan ($58)
  • Boston, Massachusetts ($49)
  • Atlantic City, New Jersey ($49)

I’ve ended my trip in Atlantic City, NJ because there are frequent and cheap bus rides back to New York City (about $20).

Here’s the flight map of my travel route that was generated at SkySurf.Travel after building my complete itinerary:

 

And here’s how I got these really cheap prices:  First I clicked on the “Multi-city” tab, I then typed in “New York City” in the “Traveling From” input field, select the “Depart Date” (I’ve selected “May 2017” to see the cheapest destination I can fly to in May) and finally clicked the “Search Best Deals!” button.

A list returned of the cheapest flights.  I clicked on “United States” to browse the cheapest flight destinations in the United States, and then clicked on the “+ Add to BookIt List” button to add flights to my itinerary.  A popup then appears for each time I click on the “+ Add to BookIt List” button, such as the one below:

 

I select the date on when I plan on departing each city, and repeat this process until I’m satisfied with my “round-the-United-States” itinerary.

Below is a screenshot of my entire itinerary (BookIt List):

Here’s a great article from the Huffington Post on 21 Ways To See America For Cheap.

Not bad of a deal?  Traveling to 14 states by plane for under $600.  If you can find a cheaper way of traveling around the United States by plane, post in the comments section below.

Have a safe journey!

Gregory Rzeczko

http://skysurf.travel/

*Spirit Airlines – To save even bigger on flight tickets with Spirit Airlines, sign up for coupon emails, or join the company’s $9 Fare Club.  One personal item is included with a Bare Fare.  This is something like a laptop bag or purse smaller than 18”x14”x8”.  To see what a bag of this size looks like, click here: http://amzn.to/2v7ocYc.  If you plan on traveling with additional/larger bags, click here for prices.

**Frontier Airlines – Here are a few ways to save with Frontier Airlines.  One personal item is included.  This is something like a laptop bag or purse smaller than 18”x14”x8”.  To see what a bag of this size looks like, click here: http://amzn.to/2v7ocYc.  If you plan on traveling with additional/larger bags, click here for prices.

How to Travel by Plane to 9 Cities (7 Countries) in Southeast Asia for under $400 in One Trip

Southeast Asia is a group of diverse countries between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, known for its beautiful beaches, tasty cuisine, low prices, and good air connections. 

If you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia and looking for the most economical flight route, SkySurf.Travel is the online tool you’ll need.  In this blog entry, I will be building a flight itinerary composed of 9 cities (7 countries) in Southeast Asia for under $400!  No mile points needed!

For this example, I’ll be beginning my journey from Singapore.  Anyone who has ever traveled to Singapore will tell you it’s a must place country to visit.  Here’s 50 reasons Singapore is the world’s greatest city, according to CNN.

First I clicked on the “Multi-city” tab, I then typed in “Singapore” in the “Traveling From” input field, selected the “Depart Date” (in this case I’m pretty flexible, so I’ve selected “May 2017”) and finally clicked the “Search Best Deals!” button.

A list returned of the cheapest flights.  I saw a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Singapore for $32 and clicked on the “+ Add to BookIt List” button to add this flight to my itinerary.  A popup then appeared, such as the one below:

I’ve selected the date on when I plan on departing Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  For this example, I’ve selected May 24, 2017 and then clicked the “To another destination” link.  I’ve repeated the above process until I was happy with my entire flight itinerary.  Here’s where I’ll be flying to for under $400:

  • Singapore – May 24, 2017 (Starting point)
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – May 24 – 28, 2017 ($32)
  • Siem Reap, Cambodia – May 28 – June 1, 2017 ($45)
  • Hanoi, Vietnam – June 1 – 5, 2017 ($59)
  • Bangkok, Thailand – June 5 – 11, 2017 ($39)
  • Luang Prabang, Laos – June 11 – 16, 2017 ($45)
  • Jakarta, Indonesia – June 16 – 20, 2017 ($72)
  • Palembang, Indonesia – June 20 – 26, 2017 ($35)
  • Batam, Indonesia – June 26 ($44)

I decided to end my trip in Batam, Indonesia since you can take a ferry to Singapore for about $30.  The total for all my flights is $371. Below in a screenshot of my entire flight itinerary (BookIt List) I’ve just composed at SkySurf.Travel:

Not bad?  9 cities in Southeast Asia for under $400.  Try to see if you can beat this deal and post in the comments section below.  

Safe travels!
Gregory Rzeczko

Don’t know where to go on your next vacation? SkySurf.Travel is here to help you find the greatest flight deals.

Ever wanted to travel the world but thought it was just too expensive?  SkySurf.Travel is here to help your travel dreams come true.  According to this article written by Conde Nast Traveler “Concorde: A New Flight Deal Website for Impulsive Travelers”, Concorde.io offers great travel deals that are posted on its website.  But what if you want more options for your impulsive traveler needs, such as building the cheapest possible round-the-world or round-a-continent travel itinerary, want to see the cheapest possible flight deals on any given date(s) or month from any airport around the world, view a flight map of your epic trip, and view the cheapest flight deals on a world map; all without creating any accounts and without paying any extra fees, while possibly paying even less for your flights?  Need help with building your travel itinerary?  No problem.  Our online SkySurf.Travel agents are here to help you build that awesome cost-effective trip itinerary you’ve been dreaming of. 

Don’t get me wrong, Concorde.io does have great deals posted on its website, but let’s say I’m only interested in viewing the cheapest flights departing from New York City (NYC) on any given date or month, with a lot more features, options, and not having to register for an account?

At Concorde.io, there’s a discover option.  I click on “Discover” and need to register for an account.  Once registered and logged-in, I can enter in where I’ll be flying from.  I enter in NYC.  I enter in the dates May 26-May 31 (The max date range I can select at Concorde.io is up to 14 days for round-trip flights.)  A list of flight deals return.   But what if I want the cheapest possible one-way or multi-city flight deal, a one month round-trip ticket, or what if I want to view a map of destinations with the cheapest flight deals and my entire travel route without having to register?  That’s where SkySurf.Travel comes in.  Not only does SkySurf.Travel offer more options for travelers looking for great deals, you can also find the cheapest flights without having to register for an account, and customize your trip any way you like, be it a one-way, round-trip, or multi-city flight; and book at SkySurf.Travel.

Try it for yourself.  Compare prices, see what options you like best, see what low-cost airfare deals you can find, and post comments of what you like/don’t like in the comments section below.