If you’re like most people you’ve probably fantasized about what it would be like to go on a truly luxurious vacation.
Imagine tanning next to an infinity pool overlooking an azure ocean, partying in a 5 star hotel in South Beach or Vegas, or lounging in a Hawaiian lagoon..
But, if you think these types of vacations are only for the super-rich, private-jet crowd--think again. Many of the people now enjoying these “hi-life” trips are not super-rich, they’re just super-savvy. They can afford to go because they’re not paying anywhere near full price thanks to the world of private-sale travel websites.
You may have heard of websites offering limited-time, members-only access to designer fashions at huge savings, but what you may not know is that these same sites now offer insider travel deals. One of the pioneers in this area is ideeli.com, which has been a leader in the private sale business for many years.
How does it work?
The travel industry has been faced with an ongoing dilemma: Empty hotel rooms generate zero revenue. Typically, a business will reduce the price of unsold inventory to create demand, but hotels and airlines can’t easily do this. Publicizing deep discounts would prompt everyone to wait for lower prices, making it harder for them to sell most of their capacity at full price.
Enter ideeli. Their editors filter out the riff raff and offer high-end properties with the ability to discreetly sell blocks of rooms at significantly lower prices without impacting their ability to still get top dollar from people for whom price is not an issue.
ideeli works directly with the most exclusive destinations in the world and negotiate deals that are up to 60 percent off the best public rates. They then offer these vacation packages to their members on a discreet private basis. Members receive an email every week with a selection of hand-picked new vacation offers, each available during a 7-day window only.
The site offers a wide variety of vacations from boutique city breaks, spa resorts, beach and ski holidays, weekend escapes, and luxury villa rentals. The offers can typically be booked for dates up to six months out. Members generally have a few days to make their decision and then the offer is gone for good.
Whether it’s a romantic getaway to Vermont or Napa, a luxurious escape to Anguilla, , or a 5 diamond hotel in New York, they guarantee you will find the right vacation -at an unbeatable price.
How do I become a member?
Membership to ideeli is completely free. And, while the site normally requires that new members have an invitation from an existing member, for a limited time, HowLifeWorks readers can join immediately.
If you want both inspiration and great value in your vacations, make sure you check out ideeli before you book your next trip.