The travel and
tourism industry has been hard hit by the current recession, and this
is evident by the many well-known airlines, holiday companies
and travel agents that have gone out of business recently. The public
are cutting back on luxury items and non essentials including holidays
abroad. However, rather than doing without a holiday, many are choosing
to holiday for one week instead of two, or taking short breaks. In
addition, in order to avoid losing out on a holiday altogether, many
people are choosing to take their vacation closer to home, selecting European
destinations over long haul journeys to the Caribbean,
India
and the Far East.
There
are many options available to the holiday maker who wishes to save
money. Instead of staying in a private villa or hotel, the cheaper
option would be to book a self catering package holiday in an apartment
with a shared pool, close to all the facilities needed for a self
catering holiday. Alternatively, travelling independently by booking a
cheap flight
with one of the many airlines such as Flybe
from a number of UK airports and selecting accommodation
from an online holiday rental site
can offer savings. Many of the larger holiday companies
offer flightsonly and accommodation
only deals as well as package deals. Another way to secure a cheaper
holiday package is to book a last minute holiday. If you are able to
travel within a couple of days notice, or if you do not restrict
yourself to just one departure airport or particular resort, there are
plenty of bargains to be obtained.
By
searching online and comparing prices it will become obvious that a
particular holiday at a specified hotel or apartment complex can vary
in cost considerably. There are several bargain holiday websites
available that search for the cheapest prices available. Many websites
deal with cancellation holidays on a last minute basis. A further way
to save money when booking a holiday is to consider staying in accommodation
without the luxury facilities. Although the idea of staying in
apartments without a swimming pool may not appeal to you, there is
nearly always a complex, hotel or restaurant nearby offering the use of
their pool to anyone using their bar, snack bar or restaurant.
UK
newspapers frequently offer money saving vouchers for holidays booked
during certain times of the year. It may also be worth considering
holidaying out of season or by avoiding school holidays, when prices
are considerably cheaper. If this is not possible because of school or
work commitments, camping holidays are becoming increasingly popular as
a money saving family holiday option. There are many holiday companies
offering an accommodation
only deal, providing luxury tents or caravans with excellent on site
facilities, and all you have to do is book a cheap flight
and organise car hire.
For
an outdoor activity holiday, Turkey is a great place to
experience water sports, diving, mountain biking and canoeing, while Croatia
and Slovenia
offer trekking and white water rafting in the mountains and rivers of
the beautiful Soca Valley.
With cheap flights
booked through Flybe you
need not do without that holiday during the recession.
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