How To Save On Your Holiday? by:Jane Thomas
1. Book Early
Holiday industry is like any other business affected by the basic economics factors of supply and demand.
2. Buy a Holiday Package
If you are booking a flight and a car, or flight and accommodation, by packaging the two deals together, an agent can often offer a much better deal than if you were to book separately, even online.
3. Travel at unsociable times
4. Surf for a deal
It's one of the things the internet does best. Compare the flights, create your own holidays and book online.
5. Check back later
Travel agents and internet users can reserve flights and holidays for several days without purchasing them. So if at first you find a deal is unavailable at the price you want to pay, you have a choice: pay the higher price or wait a few days to see if the places become available again.
6. Sign up for special offers by email
Any airline or travel agent worth its reputation has a service that allows you to hear about the deals first. Choose a few of your favorites and sign up. You could access big savings for a few minutes' effort.
7. Think about cheap hotel chains
In France there are tons of them dotted all over the country with rooms for three people from less than 20 a night. They're close enough to all the major tourist areas to make it a real viable option for the cost-conscious people.
8. Do your own research online
You don't have to pay a fortune or spend years traveling the globe for the hidden gems. Just log on one or more of the travel websites and read the views of previous guests. Remember: cheap doesn't have to mean nasty.
9. Collect newspaper tokens
Many newspapers have a travel club or offer travel discounts that involve collecting tokens. Some of them offer a fantastic opportunity to save money on your holiday. Others don't, so always read the small print.
10. Check the latest exchange rates
Fluctuations in the value of the pound can mean the difference between being able to afford a holiday.
11. Visit cheap countries
Sounds obvious but take Greece - once a cheap option for a holiday. less reliable.
12. The packed lunch trick
If you're flying, you can pay several pounds for an in-flight sandwich and drink or you can take your own. With some of these low-cost deals, the cost of your food can be more expensive than the cost of your flights. There's a principle at stake here more than just a free lunch.
13. Don't fly on Fridays or Saturdays
If you want to get away for a week at half-term but during the summer or Easter if you can fly on weekdays you can save a lot of money.
14. Track down local restaurants
In Venice, in general, the closer a restaurant is to St Mark's Square the more touristy and expensive it is. Remember, wherever you go local people eat out too. Avoid the tourist traps and you'll be better fed and richer.
15. Make friends
Cultivate friendships with people who live in places you would like to visit. There are many websites for international friendship. You could have a free place to stay, free touring information, practice a new language and maybe even have a new partner.
About the author
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