A Liverpool travel expert has shared her top tips on how to save money when booking holidays.
With the cost of living crisis forcing us to cut back, many people will be looking for ways to enjoy a much-needed holiday on a budget. With January traditionally being the travel industry's busiest month for bookings, independent travel advisor, Nichola Court, has offered her top money-saving tips.
Nichola, who is from Halewood, is the owner of travel agency Escape Savvy. She recommends using a travel agent in order to enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your trip is fully protected.
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Nichola said: "January is an incredibly busy time for the travel industry, as holidaymakers flock to book their Easter, Bank Holiday and summer trips. I've provided these top tips to make booking holidays easier, but my number one piece of advice would always be to use a travel agent. It's the easiest way to know your holiday is protected whilst utilising their expert advice.
"Many online sites don't offer ABTA and ATOL protection, but all the suppliers I work with are fully protected and we've done all of the hard work so that our clients don't have to. There's so many destinations that it can make finding the best place to visit, hotel, board, excursions and flights quite overwhelming.
"I take care of my clients' holidays from start to finish, answering any questions and giving support whenever it's needed. Adding to this, my travel agent services are completely free.
"When we're spending our hard-earned savings on quality time away with family or friends, you want to have the best experience possible and I'm here to facilitate that, with a saving of at least 10% on your holiday when booking through Escape Savvy."
Nichola's top 10 travel tips
- Price-wise, the best day to travel is Friday.
- The best day to book is Sunday.
- The cheapest months to travel are September and November.
- Book in advance. Usually flights are released 11 months in advance and the initial release is when prices are cheapest.
- Be flexible and open to options.
- Check the travel rules for the country you're visiting - your travel agent can help you with this. Find out if you need a VISA, any vaccinations or additional paperwork.
- Travel insurance is non-negotiable.
- Check your passport is in date and has six months before it expires on the return date of your planned travel.
- Most airlines allow you to take children's car seats for free. Legislation for the legal requirements based around car seats can be very different in Europe and other countries so it's important to be aware of this.
- Download translation and money conversion apps before you go.
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