| The British public as elsewhere are facing a | | | | off-peak times to get a better deal. |
| recession and dealing with the declining value of | | | | * Look for special offers. Many travel websites |
| the pound. Banks have lent out too much money. | | | | offer a deal of the day with cheap fares. |
| Unemployment is up and manufacturing is down. | | | | * Book last minute deals on flights and hotels. If |
| The current recession is likely due to the credit | | | | airlines and resorts aren't booked already, they |
| crunch, combined with the falling price of houses. | | | | offer better deals at the last minute to fill their |
| Britain hasn't experienced this kind of economic | | | | empty spots. |
| situation since the recession of 1991. | | | | * Look for red tag deals. These deals usually |
| Despite trying times, they aren't willing to give up | | | | offer an extra incentive. |
| their holidays. Instead, British consumers are using | | | | * Locate discount tickets to area attractions |
| the recession to get cheap deals on holidays. | | | | before you go. Theme parks and other |
| Cheap Holidays for British Travelers | | | | attractions frequently offer discount coupons and |
| Spending the holidays taking in the sand and sun | | | | tickets online. A quick search for these can make |
| of beaches on the Mediterranean or taking in the | | | | an otherwise expensive family excursion more |
| history of a distant country has become second | | | | affordable. |
| nature to British consumers. In the past, trips to | | | | Using the Internet to Find Cheaper Holidays |
| Spain, Turkey, New York and Florida have been | | | | Things have changed in the travel industry since |
| pricey. The Internet has helped holidaymakers | | | | holidaymakers have access to the Internet. It |
| create less expensive travel plans though. Holidays | | | | relieves the need for a travel agent. You can |
| that used to break the bank are now becoming | | | | save money by cutting out the middle man and |
| more affordable. Seventy-six percent of Brits | | | | searching for your own good deal. Now you can |
| who traveled overseas got a great deal on their | | | | book holidays right from the comfort of your |
| last holiday. | | | | own home. You can compare prices of hotels, |
| Here are a few ways to ensure a good deal on | | | | villas and flights from one site to another. Gaining |
| your next trip: | | | | access to pictures, reviews, prices, hours, maps |
| * Check out package deals and all-inclusive plans. | | | | and more allows consumers to make informed |
| Booking your flight, hotel and meals together can | | | | decision about where to book their next holiday. |
| usually save travelers time and money. | | | | Now British holidaymakers can compare prices on |
| * Check for cheaper flights at odd times. Catching | | | | various travel expenses, decide where their |
| the red eye isn't part of an ideal holiday, but it is | | | | money is best spent and figure out ways to save |
| more affordable and allows holidaymakers to save | | | | money. A quick search on the Internet provides a |
| money and still be able to travel. | | | | list of travel options that fit in a tight budget. The |
| * Out of season destinations can be great value | | | | economic downturn that Britain is experiencing |
| and the weather in Tenerife for example is good | | | | isn't expected to be long term. Next year is |
| all year round - check prices to see if you can get | | | | expected to be a year of recovery. Until then, |
| a good deal if the Tenerife weather forecast | | | | Brits continue to find cheap deals for their |
| looks good. | | | | vacations. |
| * Compare currency from one country to | | | | One place the British traditionally head for on |
| another to see which destinations are most | | | | holiday is Spain's Tenerife - and more information |
| economical to visit. | | | | about Tenerife holiday deals can be seen with |
| * Travel during off-peak months. June and July | | | | yourtenerife. |
| are peak travel months. Plan a holiday in the | | | | |