our last trip this year may just be driving home for Christmas, but 2012 is already shaping up to be a year when travellers will be seeking to maximise their money with gateway destinations, mini-upgrades and combine adventure with altruism.
1. VALUE FOR MONEY Though the priority is to get away, cutting costs is still on the top of every traveller's mind. Cheapflights predicts value-for-money escapes will be the top trend in 2012; the industry will see a rise in consumer demand for discounted trips like package vacations, all-inclusives and cruises. Bundling trips into weekend deals and warm-weather getaways gives fliers the excuse to vacation without the guilt of spending big. Cheapflights has seen a lot of top-notch metropolises like Chicago and Boston rank well on our list of lower-than-average airfares. If the goal is a sun drenched escape, consider Fort Lauderdale not only as a destination but as a gateway to...