(Newswire.net — May 26, 2022) — Where will you be between July 26th and August 11th of 2024? If your plans include attending the summer Olympic games in Paris, now is the time to begin planning. It might seem odd to make arrangements so far ahead but remember that the games are the most popular sporting event on earth, and Paris is a major holiday destination. Combine those two effects, and you’ve got a very good reason to think about where to stay, how to score a cheap flight, and whether you can get tickets for your favorite events. Putting everything down on paper in mid-2022 can save you thousands of dollars on the trip and help you create a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are suggestions for optimizing your 2024 Paris Olympics excursion.
Pay the Smart Way
Think it’s too early to book a hotel for the 2024 summer games? Think again. Paris will be inundated with guests well before the competition begins. Plus, because the city is already one of the top vacation spots on the planet, consider making your accommodations as far in advance as possible. Some of the major hotels will let you book up to two years ahead. Paying early is the single best way to snag major discounts. Make a detailed budget, so you’ll know where the money goes. Allocate enough for air tickets, which you should buy at least two months ahead of time. Consider taking out a personal loan so you can cover all the costs upfront to get the best prices on hotels and transportation. Attendees who apply for personal loans can potentially save on a trip to the big event.
Choose Events Carefully
The committee running the commercial side of the operation has decided to use a lottery-like system for doling out tickets. First, people put their names in an imaginary hat for the chance to purchase individual tickets or groups of them. That process begins later this year, so stay up-to-date on event news to learn how and when to enter the lottery. Unless you’re very lucky, you will likely get tickets to one or two events at most. That’s why it’s important to think about which of the dozens of sporting competitions you’d like to attend. Paris 2024 will be the first Olympic games in which all tickets are sold online only and equally accessible to people all over the world.
Plan a Family Stay
Luckily, many Parisians will open their homes to travelers during the summer of 2024. When you are going over your international travel checklist, surely lodging is going to be a top item to check off early. There are several websites where you can sign up for a family stay. Be careful to select families who accept English-speaking guests in the event you don’t speak any French. Additionally, beware of scammers who want payment upfront. The legitimate family stay platforms only ask for a small deposit, with the balance due at the time you arrive at the destination.
Save Vacation Time
If you want to stay in France for the duration of the summer games, make sure to save vacation time. The events run for 17 days. Add travel and sightseeing time to that, and you could need up to three full weeks off work. Now is the time to plan, so make an effort to do some long-range scheduling.