How to cut your holiday expenses: 10 tips
Aside from the basics – booking the cheapest flights and hotels, there are more ways to save cash on your trip if you look a little deeper into a deal. With a little flexibility and consideration, you can add more fun and luxury to your trip without adding to your budget.

1. Book well in advance to find the cheapest deals
2. Travel in a large group to share accommodation costs
3. Do your homework on surcharges and fees
4. Sign up for email alerts and routinely check travel sites for the best deals
5. Get more from your travel budget by following the best exchange rates
6. Be willing to travel at unsociable hours of the day
7. Pack lunches and avoid buying food at tourist hotspots, including airports and hotels
8. Set a realistic budget and appropriately ration your money
9. Consider hotels near resorts, rather right within one, or even renting a house or apartment
10. Buy travel insurance – it’s the only extra that can save you money!
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