Five Tips to Save Money on the Big Family Holiday

1. Book Early. Don’t leave it to the last minute. When it comes to family holidays – the bargains are definitely to be had at the beginning of the year. January is the month when tour operators offer the best deals, including free children’s places and often a nil – or small - deposit to pay.
2. Book Online. Even if your evenings are spent poring over brochures from the travel agents, book your holiday online – prices for the exact same holidays are often hundreds of pounds cheaper.
3. Research. Thanks to the internet, there is no longer any reason to turn up at a resort to find the beach covered in rubbish and the hotel half built. Visit sites like tripadvisor to check out what other families are saying.
4. Look Daily for Bargains. Tour operators change their early-bird booking initiatives on a daily basis to lure you in, so keep checking as often as possible.
5. Fly from a Regional Airport. Families caught up in the school holiday crush of the big airports are inviting stress, expensive transfer fees, petrol, parking and sometimes hotel rooms, when their local airport may well provide a much better alternative