Nothing can ever compare to a restful vacation to ease the stress of urban living and the daily rigors of work.  And for those looking for ways to travel without putting a huge dent in your bank account, then Cebu Pacific should be your airline of choice.

“In this day of improved access to information, all one really needs for a successful, hassle-free trip is proper planning, a good airline and some internet know-how,” says Candice Iyog, vice president for marketing and distribution of Cebu Pacific.

She added, “After all, it’s better that you fly than spend a lot of time traveling, especially if you really want to take time enjoying your destination. Low-cost airlines are always offering comparable rates, anyway.”

1. Plan ahead!

Before you can even start to make travel arrangements, the first step would always be deciding where to go. Should you head out to the beaches of Siargao or discover the grandeur of Legazpi’s Mayon Volcano? If you cannot decide yet, don’t fret. Aside from the tons of pictures that beckon to you from the pages of travel magazines, there are also photos and tales of adventures as can only be told from the eyes of travel and lifestyle bloggers. Do check out some of these blogs, including letsgosago.net, azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com and stylemanila.com.

From their blogs, you can instantly get tips on the ins and outs of a certain destination, from the best places to dine and rest to how to best stretch your pocket money while going around town.

2. Why it pays to be flexible!

Once you’ve decided where to go and how long you want to stay there, it’s time to make travel arrangements. And in choosing the budget pro way of travel, be flexible.

It also pays to book early—as in months before the chosen date of departure. If you originally planned to go on a Saturday, but realize there’s a PhP288 promo seat sale that is valid for travel the next day, then go on Sunday!

For early bookings though, be sure of your travel dates because changes or cancellations would mean extra charges. Be flexible, too, in choosing your flight schedule.  Some days are less expensive than others and fares for early morning flights are usually a steal! For fare comparisons, log on to the Cebu Pacific website, www.cebupacificair.com.

3.Watch out for the promos!

Watch out for newspaper advertisements and Cebu Pacific alerts. Seat sales can go as low as PhP0 all-inclusive (meaning totally free) so it pays to stay informed of all seat sales and promos.

Best way to keep up with promos is by signing up for Cebu Pacific’s email and text alerts via the Cebu Pacific website.
Booking online is one of the easiest ways to fulfill your travel wishes with the littlest amount of effort. Iyog advises, “Aside from booking in Cebu Pacific ticketing offices in Robinsons malls and airport branches, also book through the website or reservations hotlines.”

Leading low-cost airline Cebu Pacific always has the lowest year-round fares. This means one can now catch a one-way domestic flight for as low as PhP288.00 and travel in Asia for as low as PhP1,299.00. Various tour packages are also available online to save you the headache of booking accommodations and land arrangements separately.

Remember, planning early and wisely for that much sought-after vacation can save you a lot of money. With Cebu Pacific’s low fares, the money you save may mean more memorable experiences to any of the airline’s 32 domestic and 14 international destinations.