Introduction
Amsterdam is the largest city in, and the capital of the Netherlands. The name of the city comes from Amstelredamme – the idea was inspired by a dam on the river Amstel. The canals of Amsterdam have been listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, and the city is breath-takingly perfect. It does look like something out of a vintage greeting card. The city plays host to a growing number of international visitors each year, and if you plan a vacation to Amsterdam, you will not be disappointed. This article will guide you on how to plan your vacation on a budget, and will focus on how you can get cheap tickets on flights to Amsterdam.
Step 1
Booking in time is the key to being able to save a sizeable amount of money when it comes to flights to Amsterdam. There is no such thing as last-minute flight discounts, so don't count on them. You can check for yourself – go to a travel website and look up the prices of flights to Amsterdam that leave in another six months, and of those that take off in two months. You will probably be shocked at how the rates soar as the time of the flight gets closer. So, find out when you can book tickets on flights to Amsterdam at the earliest, and book them.
Step 2
When it comes to international flights, like flights to Amsterdam, you should make use of all the discounts available to you. Look for airlines that allow some discount to large groups, children or to senior citizens. There are also special offers for those in the military, and you might as well as make use of them, if you find you are eligible. Look through your e-mail for all discount coupons and codes you have, and redeem frequent flier miles. It also makes sense to sign up for a newsletter circulated by the airlines, as it will let you know in advance of any offers that will make tickets on flights to Amsterdam cheaper.
Step 3
Booking hotels in beautiful Amsterdam and booking tickets on flights to Amsterdam as part of the same holiday package will also make sure that you get to Amsterdam and back without burdening the budget too much. To make sure that you do not burn a hole in your pocket because of flights to Amsterdam and the hotel rates, check for tour operators who will arrange the two for you at the same time – they will definitely have offers to reduce the price. This also means that the hotel will most likely send someone to drive you from the airport to the hotel – always something desirable, and especially so in a foreign land.
Step 4
In the same way, if you manage to find a holiday package that provides flights to Amsterdam, tickets for travel inside the Netherlands and hotel rooms as well as a planned itinerary for the time you spend in the Netherlands, you should see whether it gives you a substantial discount. If that is true, you should go for it.
Step 5
Don't be worried that a holiday package will take the fun out of your holiday - it will be jsut as good as planning everything on your own and going to just the places you want to visit. You only have to find a package that is good for you. There are plenty to choose from, so enjoy.
Tips
Flying with the same airlines whenever you do fly will certainly mean that you get disoucnts on flights to Amsterdam, as well as flights to any other place.
Sources and Citations
www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting
www.visitholland.com/