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How to Get the Best Deals on Flights

May 28, 2014

Image of business woman holding suitcase looking at airplane inWhile booking your flight is easy enough, we all pay more than we’d like to. Whether you’re traveling for business or taking your family on vacation, there are some quick and easy ways to save on airfare — and it doesn’t involve cashing in your travel rewards miles. Here are four quick and easy ways to score the best deal on your next flight. Who knows, maybe you’ll even save enough to extend your vacation by a day or two!

Shop Around – With travel and airline websites abound, it’s important to compare flights among multiple sites. Although travel websites will often give you what looks to be a terrific price, make sure you read the fine print for restrictions on flight schedules including days of the week and time of day. If you’re flying at 2:00 a.m. to a make a 9:00 a.m. business meeting, the money you save may not be worth it. When you’re schedule permits, take advantage of the deals on flights that airlines may offer that make booking flights well in advance worthwhile. That means, when you know you’ll be traveling to a destination within a certain time frame when discounted rates apply, then book two flights at once.

Check out Social Media – Travel companies including Trip Advisor, Travelocity, Travel Alerts and nearly every airline regularly post links to discounts and Young man relaxing on the sofa with a laptopother special promotions through Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels. Get in the habit of following tweets and wall posts regularly to find out when and how to get the best deals on flights. Some airlines will even provide promotional discounts for retweets on Twitter or posting to their Facebook wall.

Sign Up For Alerts – Although no one wants a regular influx of email alerts going straight to their inbox, it can be worthwhile to filter travel and airline email alerts to a destination mailbox. This gives you the benefit of seeing the best deals on flights without having your inbox spammed. You can also be selective to which email alerts you sign up for, opting for the websites you don’t check as regularly rather than those you do which is another smart way to shop around for deals. 

Know When to Buy – You may often hear that ‘timing is everything’, and booking your flight is no different. It’s not uncommon for websites to offer discounted rates on mid-week flights. In a similar way, travelers can also score deals when booking their flights mid-week – usually, Tuesday mid-afternoon is an optimal time to strike a killer deal.

 Airplane passengers relax during flight cabin sleep businesspeopWith these tips in mind, we’re confident you can become a pro at snagging deals across the country! Looking for more cost saving tips? Read ‘Tips for Traveling on a Budget’ to learn more how to about having an amazing trip, without breaking the bank.

 As always, DelSuites is proud to offer short term rentals Toronto and downtown toronto apartments in Toronto. Keep us in mind should you ever come out our way!

 

 

 

Business Travel, Lifestyle talk

How to Efficiently Pack a Suitcase

May 2, 2014

Open suitcase on bed elevated viewWhen traveling, the last thing you want to worry about is your luggage. In fact, ensuring a well-packed suitcase is critical to avoiding an additional cost of overweight luggage at the airport.

Finding it impossible to fit everything you need into you luggage or carry on? It’s not! With these four packing tricks, you will learn how to efficiently pack a suitcase so you won’t have to worry about carrying extra weight – you might even have a little extra room.

Check the Weather
While you can plan for unexpected weather conditions, having a general idea of the climate you’re visiting will keep you from packing winter boots when all you really need are loafers. Although you could check the weather online, when you’re staying at a short-term rental, consulting with the guest services staff offers a personal, real-time evaluation of weather cPortrait of beautiful smiling girl wearing yellow raincoat lookionditions. But, even if you’re expecting sunny skies in the forecast, keep in mind that temperatures fluctuate during throughout the day. Having a neutral sweater or blazer on hand is essential, so you can interchange it with your attire if needed.

Stay Wrinkle Free
While short term rentals Toronto are usually equipped with small appliances including an iron and ironing board, keep your work attire fresh by packing your suitcase right. Keep items such as pants and skirts on the bottom while lighter ones including dress shirts and blouses that crease more easily should be layered on top. Store extra shoes in plastic bags and use the inside of your shoes to store socks and underwear which gives you extra space.

Plan Accordingly
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Will you have a few formal events to attend? Will there be time for site seeing? Knowing your itinerary will help you optimize the space in your suitcase accordingly. If you have meetings with different clients that won’t see you twice, one suit and a couple of different shirt and tie options may get you through your trip. Packing different accessories including scarves, light cardigans and jewellery are great ways to create multiple looks without extra attire.

Extend your Wardrobe
Did you know that booking a short-term condo rental instead of a hotel can keep your even luggage lighter? It’s true; guests have access to an in-suite washing machine and dryer, a convenience of home that many business travelers might overlook. Even if you’re away on business for a week or more, you can easily launder your clothing without having to needlessly lug you’re entire wardrobe.

 

Business Travel, Mid Town, Relocation

Travelling to Toronto on Business? Try Extended Stay

January 3, 2014

Business Travel in TorontoFinding a four-bedroom rental home, with driveway parking in mid-town Toronto may sound like a dream, if not an altogether impossible one. But nestled among the brick homes on a serene, tree-lined avenue in the city’s Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood, you’ll find one of DelSuites family-friendly long term rental locations. A perfect optKitchenion for business travel.

From the newly renovated open-concept kitchen to the two and a half bathrooms this 1,400 square foot semi-detached home offers, 173 Duplex Avenue is ideal for a young family. Along with the upgraded renovation features, this fully-furnished long term rental includes a well-equipped kitchen with a full-sized gas stove, refrigerator and small appliances such as toaster, blender and microwave, which makes preparing family meals a cinch. 

As part of the home’s renovation, the fully finished basement offers additional space that’s the peFamily Roomrfect spot for family movie nights or simply offering a welcoming gathering spot for your teen’s friends. 

While the home is situated close to neighbourhood parks, pools and community centres, parents will enjoy the safety of the enclosed backyard. In fact, the backyard also features a large deck complete with patio furniture making it a welcoming spot to entertain guests for weekend barbeques. But if the idea of outdoor maintenance has you feeling as though this property may be more work and less play, you can relax in knowing that both lawn care and snow removal, including walkway shovelling and salting, is just one of the added essential services that makes city living totally convenient.

Whether it’s a weeknight Backyardor a weekend, this location is perfect for exploring some of Toronto’s family-friendly restaurants and pub-style eateries. The neighbourhood’s mix of brand name stores, theatres and locally owned shops make for an entertaining experience nearly every time you walk out your front door. But with close proximity to both the subway, Highway 401 and the Don Valley Parkway, you’re only a short drive away from multiple shopping destinations including Yorkdale Mall and Shops at Don Mills. Finding a long-term rental that will fit your family’s lifestyle in the heart of the city, just got easier.