Holy Week: which destinations are the most reserved for Argentines?

Summer weather that you do not want to go, an economy that does not allow big expenses and the search for different experiences make ephemeral escapades the ideal in 2019. The XL holidays of Holy Week are ideal to join this trend: short getaways that replace long vacations.

"Stays in the best hostels in Argentina, days of relax wine tastings and nights in the country's most charming hotels are some of the favorite proposals of travelers, "say the experts at Bigbox, the largest company of experience gifts. is the tourism modality that is booming this year.

National destinations are ideal for experiencing the traditional processions of this date up close and resting from the routine. If you have a little more time, the internationals are doing their part.

For Despegar, the leading online travel company in Latin America, Top 5 national and international destinations chosen to enjoy Easter by the travelers complete the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Iguazú, Miami and Madrid.

Thursday and Good Friday are ideal for a trip and enjoy these special days. Destinations as Salta, Tandil or Colonia They are perfect for experiencing the traditional processions of this date up close and getting away from the routine. If you have a little more time these days, you will also be able to enjoy other destinations like Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú or southern cities of Brazil

"A very positive image is presented regarding the receptive tourism. Over the last year, we have seen a shift in our customers' preferences, which have shifted to closer destinations, "he said. Infobae Sebastian Mackinnon, Chief Executive Officer of the company of Argentina and Uruguay.

The agency said the most popular national destinations from April 18 to 21 are Buenos Aires, Iguazú, Mendoza, Córdoba and Bariloche. For its part, the international top five completes it: Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Madrid, Cancun and New York.

With regard to the total sale of flights and packages to travel at Easter, compared to last year, demand has decreased by 30% compared to the same period last year. Similarly, 40% of the users of the Atrápalo flight and package booking company purchased travel 60 to 90 days in advance, compared with 37% between 30 and 60 days.

On this occasion, it was recorded that 60% of Argentines choose to travel national destinations, while the remaining 40% go abroad. "We detected a huge change from the previous year when the 75% travelers have chosen international destinations and only 25% have decided to travel around the country, "he explained. Martín Romano, travel expert of the company.

The world leader in connecting travelers with the widest variety of accommodations, Booking.com He did an investigation to identify which are the most reserved destinations for Argentines for the next long Easter weekend. The top 3 national destinations is led by the City of Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata and Salta respectively. In terms of international cities, they run it Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile.

Among the most reserved types of accommodation are hotels (hotels), apartments, hostels, apartments and lodges (in order). Among the top 5 nationalities in the country are Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Paraguay.

"The Chilean capital is back in fashion this year among the Argentines. Santiago has a lot to offer: large parks, hills with beautiful views of the city, diverse architecture and varied cuisine. Although the purchases are not as good as before, you can still enjoy good opportunities in electronics and clothing, "say the experts of the travel agency TurismoCity.

Tips and tricks to enjoy rest days without spending more

Historically, traveling during holy week is more expensive than the rest of the holidays of the year. That's why at Air Promotions, Matthias Mute, its co-founder offers recommendations so as not to spend too much.

– the the packets who understand flight and hotel They are usually cheaper than booking everything separately. We recommend that you check the options to be sure, but the agencies work with special agreements in the airlines and hotels so that cheaper global rates can be achieved in your pocket. Buy a package, freeze the price. Having booked everything, the economic changes in the country do not affect our projects as much and we guarantee a fixed price according to the budget.

– Buy agencies and airlines in pesos and installments. There are sometimes many tempting offers, but we must pay attention to the exchange rate. We recommend that you always use the local currency and, if you have interest-free installments, even better.

– Pay attention to the promotional codes. Agencies and airlines offer them and can be an economy during the purchase. These are like coupons that must be applied at the time of purchase. Always read the terms of use to avoid unexpected events.

– Use miles, It is convenient to use them for short journeys, because it takes less and it is easier to achieve this goal. Check the mileage system you are using or are looking to join one.

– Increase bank limits. Check with the bank if it is possible to extend the limits of your credit cards, either for the purchase of tickets / packages or for use at destination.

Some of the care for road trips

According to the latest statistics from the Civil Association Luchemos por la Vida, the average number of deaths per day in road accidents in Argentina is 20 people. "Throughout the year 2018, there were 7274 deaths due to this cause, which is why it is urgent to think and be careful when you go to travel long distances," he said. he explained. Pablo Azorín, responsible for road safety and the environment of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).

Sometimes, lack of time leads to acting quickly and without thinking about the consequences: high speeds, impatience and early morning outings without rest These are counterproductive factors that can make a few days of vacation a nightmare. To avoid this, the FIA offers some suggestions before going on a trip:

– Check the brakes, damping, lighting, condition and pressure of the hoods in a mechanical workshop.

– Rest at least eight hours the day before.

– Prepare the trip, stop every three hours for 15 minutes; and avoid driving at night as the level of attention and visibility decrease.

– Have security features: extinguisher in force and loaded, always close to the driver and subject to avoid accidents, and triangular tags.

– It is important to emphasize that everyone must wear seatbelt and respect the number of pbadengers admitted by the vehicle. In the case of children, always carry them in rear seats. When transporting pets, they must be held with a harness or a fixed cage.