Be a smart travel card reader

The "May Day" holiday is beckoning to us, have you planned how to spend this rare leisure time in spring? Perhaps many people will choose to travel, famous mountains and rivers, blue seas and silver sands, coconut trees shadows... strolling with family and friends in the bright spring light, to get complete physical and mental relaxation, can not help but say that it is a pleasure.

However, anyone who has travel experience knows that choosing a suitable travel plan before traveling is a troublesome task. It is really not an easy thing to play well and save money. Recently, the credit card centers of several banks have launched exclusive programs for cooperation with travel agencies. For those who are afraid of the hassle, just swipe the card to pay for the travel expenses, and you may enjoy some preferential travel plans. However, one might ask the question, are the travel plans offered by credit cards really as cost-effective as advertised? Among the travel plans offered by various credit cards, how to choose and what problems should be paid attention to?

Travel plan 1: 4 nights and 6 days in Phuket

Bank provided: Industrial Bank

Price quotation: 5188 yuan/person

Phuket is called Southeast Asia The most representative island tourist resort, not only has charming beaches, but the island is surrounded by small hills lined with green trees, dotted with coconut groves and rubber forests, and scenic spots abound. Every year, it attracts tourists from all over the world to come here for sightseeing and vacation, and many of them are tourists from China.

The 4-night, 6-day Phuket travel plan jointly launched by Industrial Bank and Xin Kanghui Travel Service belongs to the more traditional Phuket tourism projects on the market. According to the information provided by Industrial Bank, the main itineraries are Phuket Island, Phang Nga Bay (007 Island), PP Island tourism and one-day free travel activities. Since the travel time is arranged on April 30 and May 1, taking into account the factors of the increase in travel prices during the Golden Week, the actual travel plan is quoted at 5,188 yuan.

After consulting with industry insiders, the reporter found that Xingye's trip to Phuket still has a slight advantage in price. For example, during the May Day, another international travel agency offered a price of 5,300 for 3 nights and 5 days in Phuket. Yuan, and the quotation for the six-day tour is 5,700 yuan, compared with 5,188 yuan, which still gives tourists a lot of preferential space. It is worth mentioning that in order to increase the attractiveness of travel plans, Industrial Bank has also launched an installment payment plan. The travel expenses can be paid in three installments, with a payment of 1,730 yuan per installment, which can undoubtedly delay the economic pressure for tourists who want to travel during May Day.

However, the industry insider also reminded tourists who want to choose this plan that the price of the plan does not include the domestic air ticket tax (560 yuan), the return airport fee from Thailand (about 110 yuan), the driver The tour guide tip (about 150 yuan) is included, so the actual expenditure of tourists may reach 6,000 yuan.

In addition, this kind of travel plan is usually in the form of collective charter flights. Airlines generally need to allocate additional flights, so the departure and return times are likely to be arranged in the middle of the night, and travelers should also be fully prepared. and timing.

Travel Plan 2: Sabah Emerald Tour

Bank provided: Bank of China

Price quotation: 3280 yuan/person

People like to call Sabah Island It is called the "Land Below the Wind" because this small island in Malaysian Borneo is not affected by typhoons and earthquakes due to its unique geographical location. Half is forest and half is sea water. From the towering mountain with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters to the tropical island beach, the unique landform gives travelers a unique hunting experience. It is a good place for honeymoon trips, ALICE gatherings, and parent-child tours.

"Sabah Emerald Tour" is a free travel project. The quotation of 3,280 yuan already includes the domestic airport construction fee, air ticket tax and fuel surcharge of more than 900 yuan, so it is compared with the quotation of 3,700 yuan for similar products on the market. , the price advantage of this plan is still very obvious. For travelers who choose this plan, the expenses that need to be paid during the trip mainly include visa fees (135 yuan), overseas airport fees, and expenses for meals and recreational items during the trip.

It is understood that the "Sabah Emerald Tour" will not be available until after the "May 1st" Golden Week, and will travel every Tuesday, which may be a big pity for those who wish to travel abroad during May 1st. In addition, it should be reminded that due to the large discount rate of the travel plan, the travel plan must have more than two people (adults) to sign up, and the travel expenses must be paid with the Bank of China Great Wall Card.

Travel plan three: South Korea Jeju very trip

providing bank: China Merchants Bank

cost quotation: 1988 yuan/person

except for the islands in Southeast Asia Travel to neighboring South Korea is also on the rise. Convenient visas, different cultures in neighboring countries, and more conveniences provided by tourist destination countries to domestic tourists are the main reasons for its rise in popularity. The beautiful Jeju Island is regarded as the "Hainan Island" of Koreans. It has become popular as the location of many Korean dramas. The natural scenery and atmosphere here have a romantic atmosphere, especially suitable for urbanites to come to Jeju Island. Relax your mind.

The itinerary of Jeju's very trip is also very simple. Travel on Friday and return on Sunday. Except for the group activities on the first day, most of the rest of the time, tourists can arrange their own according to their wishes. journey. Such a short-distance arrangement is not only conducive to relaxing during May Day, but can also be taken into account during weekend vacations. The reporter checked the quotation, and the whole price was 1988 yuan, which can be paid with the credit card of China Merchants Bank. But the staff of the travel agency told reporters that in addition, tourists also need to pay 745 yuan in cash to the travel agency for airfare tax and 90 yuan for tips for foreign company escorts. Therefore, overall, the price of this travel plan is basically the same as the market price. However, since China Merchants Bank has included the Jeju very trip into the interest-free installment plan, the 1,988 yuan group fee can be divided into three installments, and the cost of each installment is 663 yuan.

Travel plan 4: 5 nights and 7 days in Thailand

Bank provided: Industrial Bank

Price quotation: 3988 yuan/person

"New Malaysia Thailand" The tourism project of Southeast Asia has a history of more than ten years, but for tourists who have never been there and want to see the exotic scenery, this kind of reserved tourism plan also has its charm.

The 5-night, 7-day travel plan launched by Industrial Bank in Thailand has largely avoided the ills of being overworked in the past "Singapore-Malaysia" travel because it is concentrated in Thailand. The main destinations of the trip are Bangkok and Pattaya, where you can not only appreciate the unique religious culture of Thailand's palaces and temples, but also linger in the beautiful island scenery. The reporter compared the recent Thailand tour quotations provided by several travel agencies and found that the cost during the "May 1st" period changed greatly. On the 1st, the price rose to 4,500 yuan. It seems that if you want to go sightseeing in Thailand on "May Day", it is a good idea to choose this travel plan of Industrial Bank. Like the Phuket travel plan provided by the bank, the cost of the trip to Thailand can also be paid in instalments, and the repayment of 1,330 yuan per instalment is enough.

Again, airfare taxes, return airport fees to Thailand, and tips for the driver and guide are not included in this price quote, so don't forget to take these into account when estimating your budget. In addition, industry insiders also reminded that this project is a typical "consumption tour", and there are many self-paid consumption items attached, and tourists must "watch their wallets carefully" during the travel process.