Do you find choosing a vacation destination stressful? Are you constantly going to the same places because you’re afraid of venturing somewhere new? Do you have a small budget and aren’t sure where you can even afford to go? Cast your worries aside because there’s now an app that can help you with all of the above! Elude is a vacation search engine that prioritizes your budget. Take a look at what sets this travel app apart from the others.
Origin Story
Did you know that last year the average American spent close to 180 hours scrolling through social media looking for travel inspiration? That information is a great indicator of exactly how difficult it can be to carve out time, price things out, pick a destination, plan excursions/activities and book the trip.
This is what led co-founders Alex Simon and Frankie Scerbo to create the app Elude. They claim that often times, people don’t know the kind of incredible places they can afford to go. Typically, the travel industry encourages people to travel to the same places they’ve always gone. This is why their ‘budget first’ search engine is so revolutionary. Without it, these founders wouldn’t know that it’s cheaper for them to fly to Spain than to have a staycation in their home state of New Jersey.
Goals
One of the major goals of this company/app is to stop people from overthinking travel. There are so many logistics that go into a trip and people can easily become overwhelmed. Elude helps take away some of that stress which leads to a more pleasant experience. Another one of the company’s goals is to help people go somewhere new and exciting. They want to show how far your budget can stretch to take you to beautiful destinations. Also, Elude hopes to help you avoid stagnation in your life by encouraging you to try new things.
Features
In addition to the incredible budget aspects of the app, there are even more preference settings you can utilize. Rachel Chang, a writer for travelandleisure.com explains, “While budget is top of mind, it’s not the only preference that can be set, as prompts and questions also help guide travelers to the right travel choices, [Alex] Simon explains. That includes the basics such as flight timing, airline preference, and hotel class, as well as questions like how reachable travelers would like to be, how much they’d like to mingle, and whether they prefer outdoor or indoor settings. Other customizable options include cravings or hard passes on dining options and a try or skip section on experiences and classes.” The app essentially does all the heavy lifting for you easily allowing you to choose all the elements of your trip in one place.
Imagine customizing your perfect vacation through an app. Elude allows you to do just that. Find out how far your budget can take you and enjoy a trip of a lifetime.