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<p>If saving up for a vacation feels like an overwhelming task, we have some good news for you. From now through Jan. 31, travelers ages 18 to 35 can book a trip to Europe with <a href="http://www.contiki.com/">Contiki</a> and get their airfare for as low as $1.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/contiki-tour-company-pay-rent-while-you-travel">travel curator</a> is offering flights to London from New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey for $1. Applicable trips include the company’s new <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en/destinations/europe/tours/europe-in-one-week-3953">Europe in One Week</a> itinerary, an eight-day getaway that takes guests through Amsterdam, Heidelberg, the Swiss Alps, Paris, Cologne, and Rhine Falls. The trip is ideally timed for young travelers looking for a post-grad celebration, or for young professionals seeking an epic way to use their newly-acquired paid time off.</p><p>The trip, which starts at $1,612 per person, also includes accommodations, 10 meals, all in-destination transport, five bucket-list activities, and a trip manager to guide the group of up to 45.</p><p>Other itineraries with the $1 airfare include the new nine-day <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en/destinations/europe/tours/portugal-city-surf-3951">Portugal City &amp; Surf</a>, 15-day <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en/destinations/europe/tours/london-to-rome-139">London to Rome,</a> 13-day <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en/destinations/europe/tours/london-to-berlin-3587">London to Berlin</a>, <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en/destinations/europe/tours/greek-island-hopping-131">13-day Greek island-hopping</a>, and eight-day <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en/destinations/europe/tours/ireland-239">Ireland trip</a>.</p><p>To score this incredible airfare deal, travelers must select from the participating trips to Europe that depart between April 13 and May 31, 2020, or September 1 and October 31, 2020. (You can find a list of <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en/search?SortByAndOrder%5B0%5D.sortBy=rating&amp;SortByAndOrder%5B0%5D.order=desc&amp;RegionId=2066d1f4b6324f45a1fef3a53774c3fc&amp;max_length=2147483647&amp;min_length=7">applicable trips here</a>.) And, again, you must book by Jan. 31, 2020.</p><p>However, if these dates or trips don’t suit you, don't worry, as Contiki offers plenty of other itineraries as well as some seriously stellar deals on flights, thanks to their global airline partnerships. All you need to do is figure out the general region you’d like to explore and choose from <a href="https://www.contiki.com/us/en">hundreds of options on Contiki</a>.</p>

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<p>Travelers looking to book a vacation home this month are definitely not in the minority — turns out <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-places-travel-january">January</a> is the busiest booking month of the year, according to new data released by home sharing site <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/info/media-center/press-releases/PR_2020/vrbo-data-shows-best-time-to-book-vacation-homes/">Vrbo</a><a href="http://www.vrbo.com/info/media-center/press-releases/PR_2020/vrbo-data-shows-best-time-to-book-vacation-homes/">.</a></p><p>And while the busiest (and often most expensive) travel times are usually around major school and work holidays, there are tricks to getting the best deal — with the main one being booking a vacation home before everyone else gets to it.</p><p>"Booking early means first dibs on vacation homes during peak travel seasons," Melanie Fish, a Vrbo family travel expert, told <em>Travel + Leisure</em> in an email. "If you get ahead of the curve, there is more selection available so you’re able to find a home in the right location with the amenities you need and a price that makes you happy.”</p><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/spring-vacations/spring-break-ideas-for-families">spring break</a>, for example, the site suggests travelers book no later than Feb. 10. Whether you’re planning on hitting up theme parks or taking in a little beach time, you definitely won’t be alone in wanting to travel during this peak time. Popular options this year include <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/mountain-ski-resorts/best-ski-resorts-colorado">Breckenridge</a>, Colo. and Gulf Shores, Ala., where there a <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-gulf-coast-beaches">plenty of beaches</a> to be found, according to the study.</p><p>For <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/memorial-day/last-minute-memorial-day-weekend-trip-destinations-yelp">Memorial Day Weekend</a> -- the unofficial start of summer -- Vrbo suggests people book by April 20. And if you have your sights set on <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/sporting-events/international-surf-beaches-for-summer-vacation">catching some waves</a> or another trip during the summer (some popular choices include Panama City Beach, Fla. and Myrtle Beach, S.C.), the site suggests you give yourself even more leeway by booking no later than April 30.</p><p>Summer in general is one of the busiest times of the year to travel so it’s no surprise that for the <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/4th-of-july/where-to-spend-4th-of-july-yelp-recommendations">Fourth of July</a>, the study suggests people book by May 25, while those looking to celebrate the end of the season on <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/labor-day/most-popular-labor-day-destinations">Labor Day Weekend</a> should book a place to stay by July 28 — especially if you want to go to Myrtle Beach since it’s the home booking site’s most popular destination for the holiday weekend.</p><p>If you plan on booking a home for Thanksgiving, you should snag one by Oct. 21, according to the study (though there’s always the option of <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/thanksgiving-travel/cheap-international-places-to-go-for-thanksgiving">traveling abroad that week</a> to save money on a dream vacation).</p><p>And as the weather gets colder, Vrbo suggests people give themselves plenty of time to book a good vacation home for <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/winter-vacations/affordable-winter-vacations">winter break</a> — and decide on a place no later than Nov. 17. According to the study, popular choices include Park City, <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/mountain-ski-resorts/best-utah-ski-resorts">Utah</a>, Kissimmee, Fla. (hello <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/disney-vacations/how-to-save-money-disney-world">Disney</a>!), and Sevierville, Tenn.</p>

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