A travel expert on the hunt for bargain summer holidays has shared some of her ultimate hacks to saving money on seasonal getaways - and it's as simple as shortening or extending your whole holiday. Chelsea Dickenson, the brains behind Cheap Holiday Expert , regularly shares tips, tricks and advice for anyone on the lookout for a bargain holiday in the UK or abroad. Since the summer season is upon us, many Brits will be looking to flock further afield for some sun, sea and sand.
With the onslaught of school summer holidays, demand for sun-drenched adventures is pretty high, but Chelsea has shared seven hacks to getting a bargain deal. While you may already do some of these yourself, there’s also new tips to try out, and if money is a pressing issue on your mind, try and go against the tide when looking for your next holiday destination. Holiday for an ‘irregular’ length of time The first may go against the grain, but Chelsea suggests going on holiday for an 'irregular amount of time'.
Most people book a holiday for seven, ten or 14 days, but you may actually save money if you opt for eight days instead of a week. You could be saving some valuable pennies by extending your trip by just one or two days. This could impact the price of your flights, and you could potentially get a better rate for accommodation.
Stay away from popular destinations There are a number of holiday destinations popular with British holidaymakers, including the likes of Spain, Italy, France and Gr.