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5 ways to save on your dream holiday

If you’re fed up of overpriced package holidays or overbooked flights, check out our five easy tips to help you save on your dream trip.

Number 1: Don’t travel when school’s out

Traveling during the school holidays can cost considerably more than going in term time. Singles and couples without children should plan their trip with this in mind.

That’s not to say that families with children have to miss out here. The holiday dates vary from region to region. If your children’s school is in an area with offset holidays compared to nearby boroughs, it might be possible to save by flying from an alternative airport where the kids are still at school. Whilst the journey may take slightly longer, many budget airlines offer a train connection as part of the whole flight package. Alternatively, if your shrewdly selected departure airport is only a couple of hours away by road, you can check out inter-city coach services such as National Express and Megabus. Plenty of them can now boast leather seats, air-con and even Wi-Fi. There are worse ways to get around! However you decide to get there, you could save a couple of hundred pounds if you’re savvy with the regional school holidays.

Number 2: Book late

This tactic is high risk, very high reward. You can save more money if you’re willing to book your trip super last-minute. To avoid disappointment of wasted work holidays, it’s better to use this approach when booking for a couple of days or a long weekend. There are plenty of booking portals for this type of getaway. It’s a good idea to check out all of them since many of the sites have different listings. There is nothing more important to travel agents than bums on seats and you really can get a dream trip for much less once the provides start applying heavy discounts to avoid empty spaces. 

Number 3: Build your own bundle

For holiday makers who prefer the freedom of creating their own combo-deals as opposed to selecting a package holiday, there are also savings to be made. Accommodation portals such as Airbnb offer thousands of choices from single rooms to full apartments in destinations across the world. All you have to do is choose your own flight to add. You can be sure to find a host of options with a quick browse of the price comparison sites. If you have the extra time to plan it, a do-it-yourself package like this could save you up to 40% on your holiday.

Number 4: Time it right

When booking flights you should make that final click to confirm your booking in the late afternoon or early evening. In doing this, you will avoid temporary price inflation which can be seen at peak booking times for business trips, earlier in the day. On average, the cheapest flights are outbound on a Friday, returning on a Monday. If you can be flexible, it makes sense to give yourself one or two days time to maneuver and get that price down even further.

Number 4: Plan ahead

If you want to avoid all the excitement, you can always take advantage of early bird discounts. Many providers offer this up to 30 days before the flight and as a reward for being an extra keen bean, you can save as much as 30% by booking in advance.

So what do you need to remember in order to save on your dream getaway?

• Travel outside of peak holiday periods when possible
• Look out for the early bird and last-minute discounts available from your chosen travel agent (discount codes are a bonus)
• Build your own package deal with the help of price comparison sites and accommodation portals
• Pick the right time to book, late afternoon and early evenings are best
• Search, search, search and compare

Exotic holiday spots that won’t strap your cash

Go to Thailand, Mumbai and Abu Dhabi for under £1,000

Jetsetting halfway across the world isn’t as scary as it sounds. With a little research a trip to the Middle East or North Africa could be much less than you imagine.
We have picked out ten long-haul destinations that can be ticked off your bucket list at a great price.

For no more than £1,000, a couple flying from London Heathrow in the middle of June for one week can holiday in Malaysia, Delhi or South Africa.

Other inexpensive destinations include Jordan, Hong Kong and Mumbai.

Our researchers estimated costs for a week long holiday from Saturday, June 18, to Saturday, June 25 – including flights from London Heathrow and a double hotel room at a four-star hotel.

The best deal we found was in Dubai, with one week including flights and hotel for two costing only £718 – that’s £291 each for a return economy flight, and £136 for a week’s stay in a hotel.

Abu Dhabi is also a cheap option, costing a total of £811 for a sunny vacation.

If you’re interested in travelling slightly further afield, a week’s holiday to Bangkok can cost just £834, including return flights for two at £720 and a double hotel room in the center of the city for £114.

A trip to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, will set you back £914 – with flights available for £394 per person and a four-star hotel costing £153.
Similarly a visit to Kuala Lumpur will cost from £959 for two, while a week’s holiday in Hong Kong will set you back £970.

Fancy a safari? Johannesburg, the capital of South Africa, is within driving distance of the beautiful Pilanesberg National Park – and a week’s holiday within the city can cost only £869.

And if you like something off the beaten track, a flight and week’s stay in Amman in Jordan, can cost £937 for two people and gives you an opportunity to see Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Don’t see the Hotels.com vouchers you're looking for today?

Travel is enriching but expensive… so it feels lovely to be able to save when you're travelling doesn’t it? You probably know that you can end up saving big when you book your hotel room via Hotels.com; particularly when you use a Hotels.com discount voucher to help you save up to half on select rooms or when you book your room for a certain number of nights; ski sales, beach getaways and so on. However since hotel prices vary greatly with the season and location you choose, there could be times when you don’t see the offers you want. Don’t worry though; you're not missing anything. We are constantly on the job looking for and updating the best Hotels.com deals right here on this page.

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Need help redeeming your Hotels.com discount code?

Some hotel prices are already discounted and in some cases you may use your Hotels.com voucher like this:

1. Click any current deal on this page to proceed to the Hotels.com website.
2. Enter your destination, hotel name or landmark, dates and number of travellers/ rooms required.
3. Read hotel reviews, facilities offered, location; then decide what suits your requirements by clicking BOOK.
4. Sign in to Hotels.com (optional), enter traveller details and contact info as well payment info
5. On the same page, below the total price payable, you will see “APPLY A DEAL OR DISCOUNT”. Enter your Hotels.com voucher code in the box and click Apply.
6. Payment can be made at the hotel so you may not have to make payment right now; however you will receive confirmation of your booking.

Choose the correct Hotels.com voucher for your requirements

Use any deal you like on this page; including the ones that have been tested out for you already. However, you need to make sure you don’t waste your time trying to use a voucher that won’t work:

Step one- Check all terms and conditions

You could avail discounts if your total billing amount is over a certain sum or if you book for a certain number of nights. Vouchers may be applicable for certain dates of stay or may be determined by when you book your stay. There could be specific exclusions as well.

Step two- View voucher validity

Some offers may be seasonal: autumn breaks, winter getaways, summer escapes and so on so those room prices may not be applicable at other times. Some deals may only be valid for in app bookings and yet other deals may only be available when you sign up for Hotels.com rewards.

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When you sign up for Hotels.com rewards, you earn reward points that will add up to free night stays when you have booked a certain number of nights via the website. You can also unlock secret low prices on select hotels at popular destinations. You can also download the Hotels.com app to your phone to enjoy special in app discounts, know about more amazing deals, make your booking on the go and get the travel inspiration you're looking for as well.