How to Save Money on Your Next Holiday

Make your holiday budget stretch further by following these tips for booking a glorious getaway.

How to Save Money on Your Next Holiday
If you’re staring out the window and wishing you were anywhere but the UK in mid-winter, you’re not alone.

Many Brits experience a slump after the fun and festivity of Christmas and yearn for some respite from the gloomy weather.

As a result, more than 6.4 million people book a holiday in January* (making it the busiest month for travel agents).

Just knowing that an exotic break is in the diary can be enough to ease you through the winter gloom.

But the cost of a holiday can quickly add up. So before booking your next escape, read these tips to help you find the best value deal.

Choose a less famous destination
Popular holiday locations are usually gorgeous - but teeming with people and expensive.

However, if you’re prepared to visit a less well-known alternative, you can save considerably. The restaurants and hotels will be less crowded too.

Fancy the white sands and turquoise waters of Cancun, Mexico? Try Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

For alpine beauty, swap Switzerland for Slovenia, and for elegant architecture and a dramatic setting, visit Sirmione in Italy instead of the tourist hotspot Venice.

Shop around
A package holiday could offer better value if you plan to stay in one location for the whole trip.

But remember that multiple travel agents may be selling the same deal.
Once you’ve got a quote from one company, shop around to see if you can get the same package holiday for less from a competitor.

Check baggage rules
Airlines are experts when it comes to separating travellers from their hard-earned cash.

A flight can look like an absolute bargain until you go to book - and the price doubles once you include luggage.

Some people are brilliant at travelling light and can make do with a small carry-on. But if you’re not one of them, a flight that initially looks more expensive but includes hold luggage may be a better option.

No one wants to be that person boarding a flight wearing several jumpers and a jacket with socks and underpants stuffed in the pockets.

If someone you know is looking to book a holiday soon, please share this article with them.

*Source: Sainsbury Bank Travel Insurance
 

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