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TRAVEL NEWS AND HOLIDAY TIPS FOR 2009
"Flexibility is key", says Martin Makepeace, Company Director, Ibiza Travel Shop. Airfares can vary by several hundred pounds according to the day of the week. “Travelling whilst most people are still at work will save time and money, so try booking your ticket for a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to save some cash and aggravation,”.
Booking a holiday at the last minute is becoming more popular, however Ibiza Travel Shop`s advice is to ‘lose the last minute’: “In order to protect your wallet from the increasing oil prices that are driving up the cost of flights, you’ll need to book now if it’s savings you’re after. Costs for airfare, hotels and hire cars for the most part follow the thermometer – as the temperature rises, so do the prices!”
Crisis or not, the British will still go on holiday in 2009
Travel Daily News (Edited by the Editorial Team)
The British love affair with an annual holiday in the sun is still as strong as ever despite the current economic climate, according to new research published by leading UK holiday firms Thomson and First Choice. Whilst consumer confidence in the high street has forced many retailers to launch their sales early, data released today shows that consumers remain committed to taking their annual holidays.
Highlighting the importance of summer holidays, a staggering 88% of those questioned stated they would cut back in other areas such as eating out and home improvement, rather than cutting back on their holidays. 59% said that even if they had to cut back on spending, their main annual holiday would be the last thing they would give up.
"Holidays are about much more than simply jetting off into the sun for two weeks," commented Tim Williamson, Customer Director, Thomson and First Choice "They're about spending time with our loved ones, taking time out to play with the kids, losing yourself in a good book, or just sitting back in the sun and recharging your batteries."
"It's for these reasons that 82% of those questioned consider the annual holiday not a luxury but an important part of the year. Even in today's current economic climate, our research shows people do still want to go on holiday and are willing to make other sacrifices to make that possible," added Williamson.
1) Book early. There may well be less holidays for next year and as highlighted in "Which research earlier this year", consumers should book early for choice and the best prices
2) Consider looking beyond a package holiday. There are some fantastic deals available when you book segments individually.
3) Book an all-inclusive holiday. Return flights, in-resort transfers, food, drink and entertainment at the hotel will be included, making it easier to budget whilst overseas
4) If you are a fan of resorts, choose one with lots of entertainment and activities onsite. This gives you the choice to do as much or as little as you please
5) Opt for 10 or 11 nights as opposed to 14, meaning you'll only need to take a week off work, but still have enough time to relax.
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