It sucks that the Rand is such a volatile currency and just when you think, OK I’m going to do it, it tanks. Then you have to go back and talk to the travel agents again to see if there isn’t some special or other trip you could afford.
Well, to be honest I don’t use travel agents anymore. I make my own amazing holidays happen by doing all the work myself and using a few websites to get the cheapest flights and accommodation.
Check www.flightfactory.co.za to find and compare flights. You can even search multi city flights. Plus, book your flights online. It is not just for local flights either!
Accommodation… well, this is where it gets interesting. AirBnB has extra charges compared to Booking.com. It really comes down to after you’ve added all the costs, found spaces in the right places which site would work for you. I prefer Booking.com and even have the app on my phone with my itinerary and details of all the places I’ve booked.
Forex – sigh, you can only buy from 60 days before your trip. Subscribe to your bank’s forex newsletter and stay on top of the exchange rates. Some destinations it is easier to just take your credit card or a currency card, but other destinations like Zanzibar and the Maldives you need cash for the smaller informal transactions.
Anyway, I am finalising my list of things to do, places to go on Reunion Island and know that it is going to be epic!
