How to Find a Holiday Bargain
With the cost of living constantly on the up, salaries being squeezed and little luxuries put on the backburner, you’d be forgiven for thinking that holidays should be one of the first things you give up when times are frugal. But as we all know, taking time out to escape the daily grind and get away for a few days is an essential part of everyday life.
It doesn’t have to be a luxury getaway or even a trip abroad. It’s all about getting away and putting some distance between you and the stresses and strains of your daily routine. The good news is that if you fancy jetting off to feel the sun on your face and the sand between your toes, the holiday market is packed with special offers. So if you’re searching for cheap holidays from Ireland you’ll find plenty of options and some great prices to boot.
Take late deals for instance. In most cases when you search for holidays departing within the next few weeks, the majority will be significantly cheaper than the original price. Affordable last minute holidays come in many forms and could be a basic self-catering apartment on the Spanish coast, or a four-star getaway near the golf courses of the Algarve.
The best bet is to keep your options open when looking for late deals, and search for as broad a criteria as possible. Availability may be limited so to get the best price, try not to set your heart on a specific hotel or resort if you can help it.
Alternatively if you have a strict criteria and you can’t bear the thought of booking and jetting off within the space of a week, your best bet is to book well in advance. Reserving your holiday well ahead of your preferred departure date – anything up to a year beforehand – means you’ll not only have longer to pay off the cost of your holiday, but most tour operators will offer special deals to early bookers too. Perfect!
