| Those of you planning a holiday to Southeast Asia this year will want to find the cheapest possible flights. When you find the cheapest flights, Vietnam holidays, in particular, can offer surprisingly good value for money. |
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| A magical destination that features stunning beaches, intriguing cities and beautiful countryside for you to explore, a touring holiday of Vietnam is a great way to get the most out of your trip. |
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| Those who are limited with their time and budget should consider basing themselves in Vietnam's largest city, Ho Chi Minh City, from which you can easily access lush countryside and beautiful beaches. |
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| There are many ways to bring the price of flights down, no matter what destination you wish to visit. Here are five handy hints to follow in order to get the most (air)miles for your money: |
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| 1) Shop around |
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| The only way to find the cheapest flights is to shop around; however, this needn't be a labour-intensive task. An online flight search facility can do much of the legwork for you. |
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| Simply decide when and where you want to go and an online flight search facility will bring up a list of all the flights that fit your requirements. All you have to do then is choose the most suitable. |
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| A word of warning though, the most suitable is not always the cheapest. An online flight search may bring up indirect flights as well as direct ones, which may not be what you are looking for. |
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| 2) Book early |
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| Usually, the rule with flights is that the earlier you book, the cheaper the price. This is because most airlines have a pricing system which has so many seats available at a certain price. Once those seats are full, you will pay a higher price, and so on until the entire flight is full. |
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| Sometimes, there are last minute deals to be had if a flight doesn't fill up. However, playing a waiting game is a risky business, and you're more than likely to be left with either a ridiculously expensive seat or no seat at all. |
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| 3) Be flexible |
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| An easy way to bring down the cost of flights is to be flexible wherever possible. Those who can be flexible with the days and times of their flights are likely to find a better deal on a midweek midnight flight than on a popular Friday night or Saturday morning one. |
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| Being flexible with your departure and arrival airport is also another way to find cheaper fares. Secondary airports are often cheaper to fly to, although you should always take into account the cost of getting from the airport to your final destination. |
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| 4) Compare like for like |
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| Following on from the above, it is important to compare like for like when you are shopping around for flights. Always make sure that you take into account all taxes and surcharges when working out the final cost of your ticket, as well as any other extras such as booking fees or luggage costs. |
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| This is where budget airlines often catch travellers out, as they have eye-catching low fares, but extras to add on top. These extras can often amount to a significant sum, so be sure to read the small print and make sure that you know exactly what is included in your base fare. |
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| 5) Be patient |
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| The key to finding a bargain flight is to be patient. Enthusiastically booking the first suitable flight that you see is unlikely to result in a great deal. Spend some time using Internet flight search facilities, and make sure that you have all the options before you make your decision. |
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| The flip side to this, however, is not to take too long before booking. The great deal on a flight that you found yesterday may well be gone 24 hours later. |
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| The bottom line is to be flexible, be savvy and be quick to book once you've found a deal. You should also plan your holidays as far in advance as you possibly can, so that as soon as flights are released you can be first in line for the best value seats. |
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| After all, the less you spend on flights, the more you have to spend on an amazing holiday, and there's no destination more amazing than Vietnam. |
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| An intriguing and exotic mix of east meets west, Vietnam holidays are a trip to a destination that offers great value from the moment you arrive. Manage to get cheap flights and you can enjoy a Southeast Asian adventure for less than you imagined. |
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