A company holds its holiday party in March. The venues are cheaper. Holiday party fatigue is over. The team looks forward to it, especially if January and February were thrashy.

If you want to save money on travel, your best bet is to be flexible either with where you want to go, or when you want to go. Preferably both.

A couple wants to celebrate Valentine’s Day, without paying exorbitant Valentine’s prices. Instead of getting dinner on February 14, they set a date for February 13.

Whether you want to stretch your dollar or avoid crowds, being flexible with timing can work to your advantage.

Because it’s unusual, it also creates tension, which in turn creates an occasion for an interesting story.