Having spent nearly £6,000 on my travel in Australia and when I sat back after and realised what poor value for money I had actually received from the trip, I have had to learn to box much more clever when it comes to booking travel in the future.
Holiday package prices have risen exponentially over the last 10 years or so. Although there are so called budget airlines in existence today, such travel possibilities are a figment of the company’s own imagination and these airlines often work out dearer than the ones they were introduced to compete against in the first place.
Even the holiday companies that were known for great value for money are usually very expensive today. It really is not helpful that they add a good couple of hundred pounds on the overall package price and it is usually the case that you will only find the very best deals on holidays if you book within around 6 weeks of travel.
You will tend to find that the majority of articles commentating on the best ways to find affordable travel arrangements will suggest that you book your travel details as far in advance as possible. However, I have generally tended to find that this is no longer the case.
Most tour operators and airlines will now try to get as much out of passengers as they can in advance. Check this out for yourself: do not be tempted to book your travel months and months in advance, instead, especially if travelling at the quieter times of the year, hang fire and book your trip within 6 weeks of departure. This will especially be cheaper with full holiday packages.