Introduction
Beach holidays are always popular types of vacation. There is something therapeutic and healing about being close to the sea that most people opt for beach vacations. Sun soaking, swimming, and water sports are just a few things you can do on the beach. However, if you are living in a country with a temperate climate, it is more likely that you have to go farther to enjoy a nice spot under the sun. You might need to take flights to go to the beach.
Step 1
There are hundreds of beach destinations to choose from and it’s often not easy to choose where you want to go. A lot depends on the budget and the available time. However, if you know where to go, the rest is easy to do. You can find reasonable flights for beach holidays.
Step 2
You can start searching online for flights to beach destinations. Simply key in your departure points, destinations and dates to get the best deals for flights to beach holidays. If you are going to a special island or an island off the beaten track, you might have to do further research to find flights to beach spots.
Step 3
Check with your travel agents if there are special deals on flights to beach destinations. In addition, they might also have special info on local flights connecting you to your final destination.
Step 4
Consider going south in winter such as the Southern Hemisphere. When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in island destinations such as Mauritius, The Seychelles, and Mozambique. You can also go to Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and the Caribbean. Finding flights to beach destinations at this time can be a bit difficult, but planning ahead of time can help you find that holiday of a lifetime.
Step 5
There are also travel websites and agents that specialize in island holidays, so they’ll know how to find the best flights for beach destinations. These tour operators often offer packages including return air fares, transfers, and accommodation. You can also arrange for a car hire to be included in your package.
Step 6
To sweeten the deal, include tours, water activities and sightseeing with your flights to beach destinations. However, do not fill your holiday with tours and leave lots of time for lazing on the beach. After all, this is what a beach holiday is all about, to relax and do nothing.
Step 7
For variety, you can also combine beach and city holidays, giving you the chance to do both. For example, if you are visiting southern Africa, you can even arrange for flights to beach destinations such as Mozambique and make a safari in Botswana or make a wine lands tour in Cape Town.
Tips
To avoid paying extra for excess luggage, hire equipment on the spot such as fins, wet suits, scuba diving masks when taking flights to beach destinations. In addition, you are sure that you can still snorkel or scuba dive even when your luggage is lost or delayed. Moreover, you eliminate the hassle of bringing this equipment on long haul flights. Note that island flights have tight restrictions on baggage allowance and passengers cannot check in more than 10 kilos or 20 lbs.
Sources and Citations
On the Beach
Expedia
