1. Purchase Ahead of Time
“Timing and planning are so important. I try to book my train/plane tickets way in advance while seats still tend to be cheaper. I avoid traveling during peak periods when I can, but as a teacher with fixed time off, this is often difficult. Instead, I use the inflexibility of my schedule to my advantage— Since I know exactly when I’ll be on vacation if I find cheap tickets, I just book them right away.”
