With summer almost here many of us are considering booking our summer holidays. There are so many websites advertising their so called ”best deals” that booking a holiday at the best possible price can become a tedious task. Thankfully there are ways of reducing your time trawling through the internet and this article aims to help.
When you find a great deal it’s important to be able to secure the price quickly, so have your credit card at the ready, as they are the safest payment option for holidays. If you find that you have too many credit cards to manage you could consider applying for a consolidation.creditcard in order to manage all of your cards in one place.
Early bird
It may be a bit late for this summer, but if you can book your holiday as early as possible there are some good deals to be had. Often people book up to 11 months in advance. Most travel operators have grown wise to the fact that many people wait until the last minute before booking their holiday and prices can actually rise as time gets closer.
If you are travelling as a family, booking early will allow you to take advantage of free child places. They tend to sell out quickly, but can make great savings on the overall cost of your holiday.
DIY
Many people choose the security of booking their holiday as a package deal, where all aspects of the holiday are managed by travel companies. If you choose to do it yourself you may find that the overall cost of your holiday will reduce dramatically. Book your flights and transfers separately in order to fly on the cheapest days. Contact your chosen hotel directly and you may well find the cost is cheaper.
If you are set on a package deal, tot up the cost of doing it yourself to see if any savings can be made.
Clear cookies
If you search the same destination and the same flights many times on your computer, it has been reported that prices rise. It is not a proven fact, but there’s no harm in clearing your cookies to eliminate the possibility of it happening. It’s easy to do in the “settings” of your computer.
Last minute
This contradicts the previous point of the best deals being found if you book early, however if you’re extremely flexible and are prepared to book your holiday a day or two before you fly, you may still find a bargain. This is a tricky option if you work or have a family to consider, but would be a fantastic money saving opportunity if you don’t.
School holidays
A very contentious issue, as prices rise considerably during school holidays because of supply and demand. If at all possible avoid these times and if you have to stick to them book your holiday at the end of the summer break, as the prices tend to be cheaper.
Have a fabulous summer break!
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