A travel expert has revealed their tips for saving money on your next holiday , whether you opt for a luxury getaway abroad or a cosy staycation in the UK. For booking holidays for next year or the rest of this year, Daniel Clarke, Travel Expert at Parklink , has shared his tried and tested advice to help keep holiday costs down during the festive period. He explained: "The key to holidaying for less is to plan in advance where possible, be as flexible as you can and do your research.
"If you just visit a travel agent and pay their ticket price with all the trimmings you are likely to pay a much higher amount than if you take your time to find the better options. "The more money you save on the planning stages of your festive holiday means you will have extra cash to spend on mince pies and mulled wine whilst you’re there!" Expert tips to keep costs down when planning your next holiday Daniel's first tip is to avoid going through travel brokers and agents, as these will likely have an added cost. He explains: "To save money, contact the hotel or accommodation directly to see if they can offer a better price.
They may offer a lower rate as they haven’t had to pay any fees or commissions. "If you can’t find the contact details using search engines, you can try using Google Lens to search for the hotel using a photo – this little trick often helps identify the official website or allows you to see listings at different prices." If you're not tied to term time, Daniel sug.
