Travel sales are starting to tick back upward finally. There are still plenty of great deals out there, but prices are starting to go up ever so slightly again. We've gotten so used to waiting till the last minute waiting for the rock bottom deal that several people are getting caught with a price increase after not booking that perfect vacation, then getting another quote once the price has risen just a few days later. Cruise lines like Azamara and Crystal offer an assurance that protects you against price drops, so what have you got to lose?
Many people are still convinced nobody is traveling listening to all the doom and gloom on the news. By the highest estimates unemployment is 17% right now, that means 83% of us are still fully employed! If those that are continue to be shy about spending, hold back the economy gets worse for everyone. If those with disposable income don't travel it snowballs into layoffs at resorts, restaurants, airline cuts etc. It doesn't help. The increasing service based nature of our economy depends on the revenue to continue to employ workers who truly need their jobs. Me, included of course =)
If the price (and place) is right for you, put that deposit down and start packing! Stop all the worrying, price checking and re-researching. After all, isn't that what you're paying me for?
Many insurance policies include coverage if you need to cancel due to job loss or other work reasons. If you're still really worried, spring for cancel for any reason insurance. It will cost more, but you'll get most your money back if you decide that you just can't cruise during your favorite team's playoff game or whatever!
