Not all tourists like to plan their vacation on their own - many of them are used to relying on tour operators. Of course, it is much faster and easier to purchase a ready-made tour than to take care of the timely purchase of tickets, development of a route, selection of a hotel and purchase of season tickets for excursions on your own. At the same time, rest without the involvement of a tour operator can be not only more economical, but also more interesting.
For example, many tourists, who for the first time decided to relax without a tour operator, are surprised to learn that it is quite possible to have a great time in the Canary Islands, while paying 500 euros for two weeks of stay. Of course, the main snag of such a trip is buying tickets and booking a hotel room. Therefore, it is worth taking care of this in advance (websites for booking hotels directly - momondo.com, booking.com), especially if you are going on vacation with a child - in this case, you need to be as responsible as possible when choosing a hotel. But air travel without the involvement of a tour operator in most cases will be simpler and more economical, regardless of which airline you plan to use. The fact is that tour operators always use only direct charter flights, and by booking air tickets yourself, you can choose the offer of low cost airlines (Low cost airlines). This will save you up to 50% of the total cost of the flight. The same applies to meals on vacation - many tourists are surprised to learn that lunches and dinners even in the most comfortable restaurants and cafes can often cost less than meals directly at the hotel, which is included in the price of a standard voucher offered by tour operators. And if you have the opportunity to purchase groceries in local supermarkets and cook them yourself, then your vacation expenses will be significantly reduced. In order for your vacation to be interesting and exciting, create a so-called cultural program for yourself. Usually, tour operators make up a list of excursions offered to tourists in a particular country in advance. But it is also interesting to relax without a tour operator - moreover, by yourself compiling a list of places worth visiting, you can include in it those attractions that no tour operator will offer you. To do this, you just need to go to the travel forums and read reviews about places of interest in the country, or just buy a detailed travel guide.
