Savings Calculator

Accommodation is often the largest (or 2nd largest) component of any vacation, especially if you want to stay in a 4-5 star hotel or resort.

Traditional Travel Agent Packages (airfare + accommodation + transfers) contain specially negotiated accommodation rates. However, they are generally "per person".

Sometimes you can achieve even better value when you Book Your Accommodation Direct with a hotel / resort or when you book your accommodation online where rates are often lower.

However, if you want to holiday for up to 7 nights, then the BEST solution is most likely going to be a VIP Holiday Voucher (provided you qualify) as demonstrated by the example below.

Use our Savings Calculator to see how much you can save

Example: Travel from Australia to Phuket, Thailand

Option 1: Phuket for 2 people staying for 1 week (Packaged Holiday)

	VIP	Travel Agent Package
Best Airfare 2 people	$1698	-
Accommodation	$197	-
Travel Agent Package	-	$2598
Total Cost	$1895	$2598
Saving	$703

* Airfares are from Australia to Phuket as advertised by Australian Travel Agents April 2010.
** Package as advertised by Australian Travel Agents April 2010.
*** Both Airfares and Package prices will vary depending on season.

Option 2: Phuket for 2 people staying for 1 week (Direct Booking)

	VIP	Shopping for Best Deal
Best Airfare 2 people	$1698	$1698
Accommodation	$197	$574
Travel Agent Package	-	-
Total Cost	$1895	$2272
Saving	$377

* Assumed best price for accommodation after shopping around will be $82 per night for a quality Resort. Several VIP resorts have standard rates of $200+ per night yet you pay only $197 for up to seven (7) nights stay!
** Airfares are from Australia to Phuket as advertised by Australian Travel Agents April 2010.
*** Package as advertised by Australian Travel Agents April 2010.
**** Both Airfares and Package prices will vary depending on season.

Please Note:
The savings outlined above will vary according to the Resort you stay in and your overall travel arrangements. In some cases, savings may exceed $1,000 whilst in others they may be minimal, maybe none at all. Use our Savings Calculator to determine how much you can save.