| lidaymakers are booking cheap all inclusive holidays | | | | double. So far this year there have been 20 |
| last minute after changing their mind about staying in | | | | companies going under. The risk is relatively low but |
| the UK this summer after a pretty poor British | | | | following a few simple guidelines can save you losing |
| summer yet again. Instead people are searching for | | | | your savings. ALWAYS book with a credit card when |
| bargain all inclusive holidays so they can relax and | | | | the transaction is worth more than £100, this way if |
| enjoy the sun before the season is out. Fair enough | | | | the company were to go under the credit card |
| but if you are one searching for one of these low | | | | company would be equally liable for the monies and |
| cost all inclusive holidays you should be aware of the | | | | therefore can repay the funds to you. |
| dangers of booking holidays at this time of year. | | | | Luckily for the operators the British summer has |
| This is the time of year, the end of the summer | | | | been dismal which has encouraged holidaymakers to |
| when airlines and holiday companies traditionally go | | | | search for last minute deals abroad in the sunshine |
| bust as cash flow becomes an issue and the end of | | | | rather than stay in the UK, keeping a few more in |
| the season comes. | | | | business. |
| This problem will only affect a low number of people | | | | The internet has empowered us, giving a wealth of |
| but by following these tips below and you will be less | | | | information at our hands so we can do a little |
| likely to be in the group that will suffer. | | | | research before we book our holidays. Ensuring |
| Holiday Providers Going Bust | | | | locations offer us what we want from our holidays |
| This month and in September is when travel | | | | but also allowing us to compare and find cheap all |
| providers become insolvent as they experience cash | | | | inclusive holidays . Of course any operator could fail |
| flow problems. According to Abta (the Association of | | | | dependant on their cash flow and how they operate |
| British Travel Agents) there were 25 failures in 2008 | | | | their business but It is better to book with a |
| and in a bad year like the last recession numbers can | | | | reputable operator. |