Consumers looking to get airfare deals for the holidays are buying tickets early this year. Travel video sharing website Chibu.com has tips and tricks from seasoned travelers on how to beat the holiday rush and get better rates for airfares to popular destinations.
For Thanksgiving, travelers will want to fly the Wednesday before the holiday and return the Sunday afterward to lock in the best rates. Travelers making ticket purchases for Christmas and the New Year's have only another 15 days to get the cheapest tickets before the holiday surge in prices. Destinations like Las Vegas (http://www.chibu.com/
Other travel video tips sent in by Chibu users recommend being flexible with travel plans and being aware of holiday surcharges for flying on dates like December 19, 26, and 27; and January 2 and 3. Ticket surcharges are becoming more and more popular with airlines looking to recoup losses so flexibility is key in securing better ticket fares. Traveling on peak travel days will add $100 to $200 extra to the cost of a flight each way.
Chibu allows users to watch and share videos of the most popular vacation destinations and share their own individual experiences. Intended to supplement traditional sources of travel information like travel guides, Chibu is a multimedia resource for travelers.
Not simply a place to watch videos, Chibu has a wide range of social features from the ability to customize user profiles, share favorite videos, and connect with users with similar interests. Users can discuss their favorite destinations and things to do in the Chibu chat room and offer insights into attractions, hotels, and dining options.
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