Getting Answers: summer travel tips

Springfield, Massachusetts (WGGB / WSHM) - It's summer time and we want to know how to enjoy the sunshine as fuel prices rise and travel demand increases.

“If you have been on a plane recently, you may have seen that the plane is completely full. "People are more comfortable traveling and they want to go somewhere," said travel expert Sarah Dandachi.

By the summer of 2022, travel restrictions have been lifted and growth has increased. What are the latest travel trends and how can you get the best value for money? We took our questions to Dandashi to find out.

Dandachi added: “We will continue to see that net travel demand is definitely rising.

Dandachi told the Western Mass News that rising fuel prices could not hurt travel plans, but could affect where people spend their vacation and how often they flee.

“We’re seeing a big trend towards landing or road trips, especially within the three- and six-hour radius ... You can never miss the view of Boston, it’s always a fantastic view, and not too far away,” Dandashi said.

He said that when people choose to take a few trips, getting off the beaten path, avoiding beaches and other seasonal areas can help reduce travel time and increase happiness.

"It will not be expensive or crowded. If you have time to book flights or hit the road, be as creative as possible.

You must always reschedule the cancellation policy to get the most out of it.

“And definitely not fall asleep in loyalty rewards programs. Use them. You can earn or redeem points for your future travels, ”Dandachi said.

Mass travel is common, which helps you save on hotels and Airbnb.

Dandachi said, "A lot of people are traveling in groups, whether they are family or for generations, or as I said, they are traveling with a group of friends."

So, with stops and day trips, how do you spend a day off in western Massachusetts? See no more MGM Springfield at West Massachusetts' only AAA Four Diamond Hotel.

“Maybe the kids are having fun at a big hotel, going to their grandparents, or coming with your family. We have the only rooftop pool and hot tub in the area, ”said MGM Springfield.

Topgolf and bowling are now open for group bookings, and the much-anticipated free music series will be back in big and better costumes starting in June.

Ward added, "It's a really good opportunity for local artists like trailer trailer and it's a huge mega attraction ... we even created a food truck village."

Along the way, there is always something for the whole family in the S Springfield museums.

Jenny Powers, director of the Springfield Science Museum, said: "Every time you visit or travel for a few hours a day, there is something new.

Admission is free to all Springfield residents, including the 5th anniversary of Dr. Seyous' Amazing World.

Powers adds: “Every week, Susie's theme day has many other activities, such as art, history, or science.

Also, what better way to spend a summer night than by attending the Billy Bullsfield Westfield Stars game? The baseball team displays a list of college stars.

They live here with host families in western Massachusetts. "They are wonderful children and we intend to bring them to the community this spring and summer," said Chris Thompson, co-founder and co-founder of Westfield Starfield.

Their 32-game home program is packed with promotions, including fireworks, a corn pit and a craft beer festival, as well as daily camps for future players.

"We have a chance to qualify for smaller league teams and birthdays and in fact our five players are on the bench and are in the starting line-up," Thompson added.

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