All articles for Holiday planning

A boardwalk leading between grasses and across sand to a white-sand beach with bright blue waters in the Caribbean

Holiday planning
6 min read
10 tried-and-tested travel hacks (and one to avoid)
Is 'hacking' travel the way to save money and time on your next holiday? We tested out some of the latest viral hacks - and the results are surprising!
By Chelsea Dickenson
Published 19 May 2022
Holiday planning
5 min read
The dos and don’ts of renting a villa
Like the idea of your very own holiday home in the sun? Villa holidays are the perfect taster! Find out how to get the most of of your break with our guide on what to do (and what not to do).
Published 19 March 2021
Holiday planning
6 min read
Your guide to self-catering holidays
Our guide to self-catering holidays takes you through all basics to help you get the most out of your trip, such as what to pack for your self-catering holiday and how to keep your budget in check.
By Rebecca Gamble
Published 4 March 2021
Holiday planning
7 min read
Villa value: How to save on your villa holiday
A villa holiday doesn't have to bust your holiday budget. Here's where - and when - to go for a value-for-money break.
By Robin Gauldie
Published 25 February 2021
Holiday planning
6 min read
Package holidays vs booking separately: Which is the best option for you?
Should you book your next break as a package holiday or is booking each element separately for you? We put the two head to head, looking at financial protection, cost, flexibility and more.
Published 2 July 2020
Holiday planning
6 min read
10 things you must do before you go on holiday
Pre-holiday stress can make you forget even the most obvious and important items
Updated 17 February 2020
Holiday planning
6 min read
How to book your holiday with confidence
When it comes to buying a holiday, financial protection can be confusing
Published 2 January 2020
Holiday planning
4 min read
When is the best time to book a cheap last-minute holiday?
Take some of the guesswork out of booking a last-minute holiday! We crunched holiday price trends to reveal when prices dropped to their lowest.
Published 8 August 2019

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