| Are you the kind of person to just book a holiday | | | | you compare prices online, make sure that if you |
| regardless of the cost? Then you are one of the | | | | want these, you include them in your search. |
| lucky ones. The rest of us can save significantly if | | | | It's always worth checking out the destination on |
| we shop around for the best deals using comparison | | | | sites that give you the real story. Brochures can only |
| sites. | | | | give a 2D picture but hearing how other people have |
| Comparing prices on holidays should be part of the | | | | fared is a good indication. Brochures will only briefly |
| booking process but there are pitfalls to avoid. There | | | | mention the downsides - 'a bit of a climb' could be of |
| are so many opportunities opened up to us on the | | | | Everest proportions. Compare what other people |
| internet with travel companies vying for our business. | | | | have to say and try and find a reviewer that |
| The whole idea is to allow you to build your perfect | | | | matches you and your requirements and those of |
| holiday using the resources available online or from | | | | your companions. |
| other media. | | | | When you compare holidays, there are a few things |
| For a start, there are often various discount | | | | to watch out for with comparison sites and it is |
| packages available at some hotels and it is worth | | | | important to check out the most reputable ones: |
| checking out the hotel independently. There are | | | | some give inaccurate airfare price quotes, or prices |
| numerous companies online that will do a | | | | that rise inexplicably during a booking, and there are |
| comprehensive check for you. Make sure you know | | | | inevitable add-on charges that don't seem to relate |
| what you are looking for though - if for instance you | | | | to anything. At certain times of the years, |
| are looking for cheaper flights, some will include | | | | newspapers and magazines make an annual point of |
| checking low cost airlines, others avoid them. | | | | comparing holidays, flights and airlines to ensure that |
| Always look for the little extras that cost more - | | | | consumers do not get ripped off. |
| flight meals and transfers can add to the price. When | | | | |