Oak + Odyssey vs. Kayak

#CheapTravelChallenge

It’s time for another #cheaptravelchallenge! The purpose of this challenge is to show you how travel search engines don’t always find the cheapest route. They definitely do a great job if you have zero flexibility in your travel plans. But if you’re willing to budge on dates a bit or fly into a different airport, then the customization that Oak + Odyssey provides is the way to go :) Let’s get started!

The Challenge: Find the cheapest flights from Springfield, MO to Puerto Rico in October 2017.

The Competition: Kayak

The Results: The search on Kayak resulted in a $535 round-trip ticket from SGF to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Using Oak + Odyssey, I found a way to get from SGF to San Juan for a total of $355. 
By using Oak + Odyssey, you would save a total of $180. That's six tanks of gas, a pair of Ray-bans, or another weekend getaway! 

*Side note: Kayak is a great tool to use, however, this challenge is meant to show you that there are many workarounds and customizations that aren't picked up by search engines like Kayak. 

See the two flight itinerary comparisons below and be sure to book your next trip with Oak + Odyssey.

Happy Traveling

Oak + Odyssey vs. Expedia

#CheapTravelChallenge

It’s time for another #cheaptravelchallenge! The purpose of this challenge is to show you how travel search engines don’t always find the cheapest route. They definitely do a great job if you have zero flexibility in your travel plans. But if you’re willing to budge on dates a bit or fly into a different airport, then the customization that Oak + Odyssey provides is the way to go :) Let’s get started!

The Challenge: Find the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Bali in September 2017.

The Competition: Expedia

The Results: The Expedia search found me a $1,521 round-trip ticket from STL to Bali. Using Oak + Odyssey I found a round-trip ticket from STL to Bali for $893. 
By using Oak + Odyssey, you would save a total of $628. That's a months' worth of rent (depending on where you live),  185 Taco Bell crunch wrap supremes, or a flight to Europe and back.

*Side note: Expedia is a great tool to use, however, this challenge is meant to show you that there are many workarounds and customizations that aren't picked up by search engines like Expedia. 

See the two flight itinerary comparisons below and be sure to book your next trip with Oak + Odyssey.

Happy Traveling

Kansas City → Morocco $807 RT

If you've ever dreamed of riding a camel through the Sahara Desert, now is your chance. Fly from Kansas City, MO to Casablanca, Morocco for $807 roundtrip. Right now, we're seeing these flight prices in October on Air Canada. Air Canada is a highly rated, full-service carrier. These flights also include a 24 hour stopover in Montreal, Canada. 

Colorful alleyways, miles of desert, Moroccan cuisine and salty beaches await. 

See flight itinerary below: 

Happy Traveling

San Francisco → Thailand $440 Roundtrip

Elephants, beaches, boat-filled rivers and more.

Fly from San Francisco, California to Bangkok, Thailand for $440 roundtrip. Right now, we're seeing these prices for flights in November on China Southern.

Thailand is an extraordinary country filled with adventure and extreme wanderlust. It is also very cheap, which means you can eat, drink and explore without breaking the bank. Shop the city of Bangkok and try the local food. Then hop on a $58 flight to Phuket, a mountainous island in the Andaman sea.

See flight price and itinerary below: 

$109 Summer Bargain to Bergen

Bergen, Norway

Photo Credit: Azamara Club Cruises

Fly to Norway in July for $109 one-way or $330 roundtrip on Norwegian Air. Bergen, Norway is surrounded by mountains and fjords, including the longest the fjord in the country - Sognefjord. This city is the second largest in Norway, but keeps a small town charm with it's colorful wooden houses and laid-back culture. 

Happy Traveling