One of the biggest myths of RTW travel that we like to dismiss is that it costs too much. We have talked ad nauseam around here about how long term travel simply doesn’t cost as much as people think, and once you get over that hurdle, planning your trip can start to take shape.
While it is true that long term travel isn’t just for the rich, we do know that it is certainly not free. There are tons of strategies and tips out there for those trying to save for a RTW trip. Making your trip your #1 priority should top most money saving tips lists, but there’s plenty of other things to keep in mind when thinking about a budget for your trip.
Being realistic about your travel style is crucial to how you craft your RTW budget. If you are planning a big trip, then you should start thinking about all the possibilities now. Pondering the hostel vs. hotel debate, thinking about services like couchsurfing, and really contemplating how much street food you’re going to be willing to eat and how often you are going to want to cook your own meals are all things you need to consider long before you take off.
All will have a factor on how much money you spend, and having the most accurate budget possible is important to how your trip goes. No one wants to run out of money 6 months into a year long trip.
The biggest part of a RTW trip budget is going to be airfare, so think about this now. We offer special deals each month that could be perfect for your needs, so make sure to check them out. This months Round the World Ticket Watch provides great variety for the RTW traveler. Check out the deals below, good through December. If you’re not ready to book an exact itinerary yet, then start playing with the Round the World Trip Planner, and if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up! We also have a new Facebook Fan page and Twitter page, so make sure you become a fan and follow us so you can stay up to date on all your RTW trip needs.
Here are the December ticket deals – these prices are good through December 31, 2011.
- Far and Wide: Los Angeles – Nadi (Fiji) – Auckland – Bangkok – Paris – London – Los Angeles from US$2249 plus taxes
- Only in South America: Miami – Bogota – Lima – La Paz – Santiago – Buenos Aires – Sao Paulo – Miami from US$1539 plus taxes
- Where in the World: New York – Windhoek – Madrid – Kuala Lumpur – Zurich – Bridgetown – New York from US$3190 plus taxes
Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels!
Hello Roundtheworldticket Team,
I am planning my trip and would like to know how much my trip would be as a RTW..
Personal info’s:
Pax: 1 (Sylvia Wieczorek (No Student)
Contact: miss.masslos@googlemail.com / Tel: +49 178 – 411 89 16 or +49 69 – 95 865 137
Age: 33 (22.03.78)
Luggage: 1x backpack to check in & 1x backpack as hand luggage
insurance: NO
Earliest departure date: 27.12.11 (also New Year’s Eve possible, if cheaper)
Latest departure date: any day of January
Duration of trip: 1 year
Homebase Airport: FRA (germany)
important: as cheap as possible, i am flexible
i thought to go first west, like::
from: LON (or FRA)
Stops:
* SFO, 5-7 days (surface LAX, but JUST if connection would be cheaper, also stay of 5-7 days)
* New Zeeland with surface, 3 month (AKL / CHC / ZQN), like: AKL – surface – CHC
* Australia with surface, 3 month (MEL / SYD surface CNS), like: MEL – surface – CNS
* SIN or KUL (continuing surface)
* HKG or BKK – London (LAST DAY OF VALIDITY)
together like:
(FRA) – LON – SFO – (surface LAX, if cheaper) – AKL – surface – CHC – MEL – surface – CNS – SIN – surface – HKG/BKK – LON – (FRA)
If you would have any suggestions or ideas, I would appreciate it very much.
My questions:
* max. weight of luggage?
* Rebooking options and costs for the trip? (due to illness, etc.)?
* Costs a luggage insurance?
Well, i think thats it. If you would need any other information, just let me know.
I’m looking forward on good news! ;o))
Bye for now,
Sylvia