Niagara Falls continues to be a popular vacation destination for honeymooners and families, alike. If you are in the process of planning a trip, to this location, there are several tips you can follow that will prove to be a money savers.
Tip number one: When booking your hotel reservations, choose accommodations on the American side of the falls. Rates are typically less expensive, in New York. The properties might not be as elegant, but this choice means that you will have extra money to spend on other things.
Tip number two: If you will be flying to and from Niagara, do so during the week. The best days to fly, regardless of airline, are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Traveling the remaining four days of the week can prove to be much more expensive.
Tip number three: If you will be purchasing souvenirs, do so at one of the many duty-free shops located in the area. Most are open seven days a week and offer a variety of items including alcohol, tobacco, jewelry, clothing, leather goods and much more.
Tip number four: Visit the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. Open year-round, except on Christmas Day, this is a wonderful way to get up close and personal with more than 2,000 species of beautiful butterflies. You will also enjoy the rainforest setting, complete with exotic flowers and lush greenery. (When visiting, wear red to attract the most butterflies!)
Tip number five: Shop around for package deals; you’ll probably be surprised at the savings you can actually find. Remember, if you will be traveling to Niagara Falls for your honeymoon; mention this fact when you are making any kind of reservations. Oftentimes, vendors will throw in additional perks, for honeymooners.
Tip number six: If you are planning a trip to advance and know that you will be eating at restaurants that except gift cards… purchase two or three of the smaller denomination cards per month. When it comes time for the trip, several if not all of the meals will already be paid for.
( Just make sure the gift cards you are purchasing will still be valid at the time of your trip.)