We all live to our means and that transfers to other areas of our lives. If you were to get a payrise, no doubt you will spend more everyday essentials and socializing and not much on saving. Am I right?
We also always want what we can’t have so we push ourselves, just like with our holidays. We, the public, are constantly exposed to looking at stunning holiday locations, incredible hotels and amazing experiences which then pushes our expectations up when it comes round to something. No matter what our budget, there’s always something more that would make a nice addition to the holiday. So how do you combat this? Here are a few tips on how to keep your short breaks or cheap holidays on a budget:
Be flexible
Being able to travel at any
time of the week and at any time of day seriously increases your chances of
coming in under budget. As most people prefer to travel on a short break or
holiday on a weekend, flights and Eurostar prices can shoot up, leaving you out
of pocket. If you do have to go on a weekend, make sure you book early,
particularly with low-cost airlines, to ensure you get the lowest prices.
Look around
You may find that one online
travel agent is cheaper than another. At the same time, booking your flights,
hotel, car hire and anything else you may need may work out cheaper than
booking as a package. Always keep your eyes peeled for deals and offers. It can
be a pain and you end up deleting them from your inbox, but it’s also
worthwhile signing up to companies like Groupon and Voyage Prive in case they
have any special offers for the destinations you are looking at.
| Check out the deals from discount websites like www.groupon.com |
Be flexible…again
This time, it’s with your
destination. You may have your heart set on a weekend break in Paris but if you
are flexible and open minded, you could probably go for a city break elsewhere
for even cheaper. Why not try a little Italian town or city instead? The same
goes with holiday destinations. Have a look at the other destinations
available. Majorca may not seem to you to be the most tranquil of places but
once you get up into the hills, you can find yourself in lush green areas with
few other people
Pay with a debit card
We are all too keen to go on
holiday before we can afford it but by paying with a creditcard, you are also
increasing your costs. Credit card charges are now widely used by companies and
at the same time, if you can drop any of the other charges they have, it’s
worthwhile. Why not share one checked in bag between the two of you instead of
one each. Take a look at your own insurance as well. Sometimes the additional
extras can have a high mark up
Keep to these four rules and
this should help you come under budget for your next holiday. For more short
break ideas and tips, visit my budget break
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