20/07/2021
Fancy a Cheap Holiday?
After the year you’ve just had, you deserve it!
That’s why we’ve put together a list of the 10 best booking hacks and tips to get the best holiday deals possible.
• Haggle With Your Travel Agent - Yes, travel agents will still haggle with you! The first price you’re offered often a huge markup, so why not try haggling them down?
• Use Comparison Sites - ALWAYS do this, don’t just rely on one website. Use places like TravelSupermarket or GoCompare.
• Make an Account - Lots of online travel agents will offer loyalty discounts or sign-up offers for customers who create an account, like Booking.com and their ‘Genius’ program, for example.
• Clear Your Browser Online - Clearing your browser cookies will ensure websites you might want to book on don’t hike up prices simply because they can see you’ve been there before and are clearly ready to book.
• Book a Cruise on a Thursday - Cruise prices go up and down during the year, even from day-to-day, They tend to drop mid-week, so booking on a Thursday is likely to get you the best deal.
• Wait for the Sales For Up to 50% Off - Both Hilton and British Airways have annual sales, so sign up to their newsletters so you know when they go live.
• Sign Up To Flight Deals E-mails To Save Hundreds - Two of the best newsletters for cheap-flights are Jack’s Flight Club and Scott’s Cheap Flights. They scour the web daily for accidental fares (due to airline errors) and amazing deals.
• Book Secret Hotels - If you’re not too fussed about looking at your hotel online before you go, book a ‘secret hotel’. Sites like lastminute.com and Super Break offer access to ‘secret’ properties.
• Book Flights 56 Days In Advance - Flight prices change far less than hotel and cruise prices, but there is still a best time to book: 56 days beforehand! And Tuesday evenings are the best times to fly for a bargain.
• Book the Right Accommodation - If you’re travelling as a couple, that gorgeous beachside hotel might be the best option, but if you’re a family of four or more, try getting a shared apartment or house!
So there you have it - where will your next holiday be?