The Most Affordable Places to Travel to in January

Did you know that January is the cheapest month of the book a holiday?

Pack your bags, hop on the plane and check out these five affordable places to travel to in January!

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA

The Gold Coast is often left in the shadows compared to other places in Australia, such as Sydney. But this beautiful place is filled with chilled beaches, tropical rain forests and sunny days all year round.

NICARAGUA

This Central American Country draws in people for its natural beauty, unique culture and ideal weather. In January the climate is just perfect for exploring the forests, beaches and even volcanoes!

WEST COAST, THAILAND

Who wouldn't want to visit a tropical paradise? Visit the west coast of Thailand and you will be pleasantly surprised. Plus, the great part is the cost of living is cheap since prices drop dramatically after the Christmas season.

BARBADOS

January is the perfect time to visit Barbados. It is also the time when the island isn't affected by hurricanes, so you can spend your days on the sunny beaches and explore the sea caves.

COSTA RICA

This beach paradise seems to have it all - rain forests, warm sand, waterfalls and hot springs. Luckily, when January comes around, all the tourists have disappeared, leaving you to take full advantage and go on a few adventures. Some of the activities you may be interested in is - zip-lining, hiking and white-water rafting.

Looking to visit the beautiful city of Cape Town? Book your shuttle now from Airport Shuttle so you have cheap, convenient transport to or from the airport. 

The 6 Best Travel Hacks We Know

Use these 6 handy hacks brought to you by Airport Shuttle to take some of the stress out of jet-setting.

Goodbye Cookies

Did you know that your flight will get more expensive with every window refresh? In order to beat this all your need to do is clear your cookies. If you're using Google Chrome - click the three little dots in the top right corner - go down to more tools - click on Clear browsing data.

One-Way Flights

It is not always the most affordable option to buy a round-trip. Look out for cheap one-way flights and hidden specials.

Do the Travel Math

We've seen a lot of posts about certain days of the week which are cheaper, but apparently they're all false. However, there is a special formula - buy your ticket 54 days before the day you want to leave and that will be the cheapest flight.

Use Google Maps
When you have landed and notice you have access to Wi-Fi, load Google Maps. After you've marked off your points of interest, turn off your data. As you move around, the GPS will still track your movement!

A Carry-On for Comfort

Sitting in a plane for 12 hours can be painful. Make sure you bring your comfy clothing like slippers and a poncho that can also be a blanket for later. 

Use the Left Line

Nine out of every ten people are right-handed, which means most of our brains instinctively tell us to turn right. Go against the grain: Choose the leftmost line at the airline check-in. It’s almost always quicker.