Ep1 20/1/23 - Family Friendly Friday

Hey everyone, so continuing the theme of my weekly content, I would like to focus on your family beach getaways and winter sun and some very handy top tips to keep prices down! ?? see below ??

Unfortunately the days are gone of a 'last minute deal' it is all about booking as far in advance as possible, as quite frankly the good ones go very quickly. I have clients who have been back to the same hotel year in year out, and finding themselves without their usual trip because they have left it too late.

But it is not all bad news!

I have been quoting a lot of Easter trips to Europe recently which are coming in better costed than expected, particularly in comparison to the summer holidays of the same standard. Our top 3 winter sun destinations are currently Tenerife, Barbados and Dubai, so let me know if you are on the hunt and we will try and snap something up!

Also some top tips to keep prices down: - Travel before the baby is 2 years (on the date of return) this jumps from about 20% of an adult fare to a child's price which is about 80% of an adult fare. - Travel before your child is 12 years (on the date of return) this jumps to a full adult price - particularly long haul. - Travel slightly outside of school holidays (dependant on the schools rules of course) and make the most of 'teacher training days' - Look for 'free child places' - only available on package holidays (which I can book too for you!) - Try to all stay in one room, if you can cope with sleeping in the same room. - Being slightly away from the beach can save ££££ - we all love the thought of wandering from the pool to the beach, but the beach front properties are not cheap! - potentially look for a lower standard hotel than you would usually go for and opt for a room upgrade to make it more comfortable. - avoid 'to good to be true offers' there are lots of scams out there. - start thinking about October half term and next Christmas NOW!

These are handy tips for families - and anyone really, but the main one is BOOK EARLY.

Having said that if you are struggling for a Feb half term/ Easter break or May half term holiday please let me now and I will be happy to help!

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