Posted: April 4, 2009 12:09 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Travel industry experts said this year's summer travel will be easy to find and easy to afford.
Whether they fly for business or pleasure, every traveler at Nashville International Airport had come to an agreement.
"The best part of it is it's not just where I go, but I meet good people all the way there," said traveler Norm Henry.
Norm Henry and other frequent flyers are already noticing cheaper prices.
"Just because sometimes I have to fly short notice, and it's not as costly as it used to be to do that," said Henry.
Compared to last year, Triple A officials said a seven night - two person trip to Disney World including air and hotel is $400 cheaper than last year.
A five night - two person all inclusive - trip to the Dominican Republic is $200 less, and a five night Hawaiian trip is $1,000 cheaper.
"Yeah it's really motivating because I want to go to Vegas this summer," said traveler Shanika Freeman.
Triple A travel experts said customers will get the best deals by booking their trip 30 to 45 days in advance.
Traveler Jelani Quinn said it was no surprise the economy was behind the drop in cost.
"It's really slow, and so people have less money to actually go on trips or do anything else for that matter," said Quinn.
Many travelers planned keeping their eyes open and cashing in when the price is right, traveler Chris Greco said that was the recipe to recovery.
"A little bit everywhere. You have to get people to start spending money again," said Greco.
Compared to last year drivers are also getting deals. This time last year gas prices were about $3.30 a gallon.
Throughout the summer the Energy Information Administration predicted gas to cost about $2.
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