20 Tips For Travelling Through Europe In 2020

By Jenna Berndt

While you might be eagerly counting down the months to December, savvy travellers are planning beyond 2019. If you want to travel through Europe, the bucket list continent for so many South Africans, it saves to think ahead – a whole year in fact. 

Here are 20 travel tips to get you prepped for Europe in 2020.

Avoid inflation

Beat inflation by booking a year in advance.

Flights can be booked up to a year before travel, so book early to secure the limited seats in the cheapest fare classes. 

“Most other travel amenities can also be booked the year before,” adds Teresa Richardson, Managing Director of The Travel Corporation in South Africa.

Guided holiday brand Trafalgar has already released its 2020 programme with itineraries and pre-sale offers available until 3 October. “These deals afford travellers a 10% discount and their choice of departure dates if they book their 2020 holiday in 2019,” says Richardson.

Don’t be mistaken that a full year is too early. You might be surprised to know that seats on popular trips and flights quickly fill up, especially for travel in the peak summer season. 

Minimise travel stress

As wonderful as travel is, it can be stressful. In 2018, a global survey conducted by Trafalgar revealed 72% of South Africans feel that flying by themselves is stressful. Minimise stressful elements of your trip that are within your control.  A travel agent will help to eliminate the stress of planning and

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