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Holiday tips

There are many different ways of saving money for holidays and tips for budgeting. Holidays can be expensive but many people don’t mind, as it is a chance to get away and escape from everyday life and spend some money on activities you wouldn’t normally get a chance to do. First and foremost you have to plan where you are going, and some places can be more expensive than others so do some research on where you want to go and plan a schedule that suits you. I am going to offer some tips on how to achieve this.

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Is InterRail the new cheapest way to roam Europe?

With the ever increasing price of fuel, the ability to travel around anywhere on a tight budget is becoming more and more restricted and difficult to achieve. Gone are the days when hiring a beat up campervan bestowed efficiency in travel costs, diesel and petrol prices are astronomical and the days of the cheap as chips airline rickets are numbered. However do not dispair, the trusted train journey is here to save the day.

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When to book budget air tavel in Europe

There are a number of budget airlines operating in Europe that allow people the opportunity to travel abroad cheaply and conveniently. Some of the most popular airlines include Ryanair and easyJet, which fly millions of passengers each year. Despite not offering the luxury and class of the more prestigious airlines like British Airways or Air France, budget airlines allow low income earners the chance to travel abroad and experience life outside of the UK.

Despite the significant increase in government taxes, Ryanair still offers single flights for as little as £9. However, like all other airlines, fares for Ryanair routes during peak times can rise substantially. For example, the cost of a return ticket from London to Malaga leaving on the second Saturday in August and return the following Saturday could be as much as four times more expensive than the cost of the same ticket in October. This is because the calculation of air fares is based on demand. For all airlines, there is a major incentive for airlines to charge higher fares on dates that are guaranteed to become fully booked because people can only travel abroad on these specific dates.

However, the good news is that the outrageous profit these airlines make during the summer holidays means they can also afford to offer cheaper services during off-peak times, despite the cost of air fuel services in Europe. Travellers on a budget should therefore consider purchasing a ticket on a weekday or for an afternoon or evening flight, which is generally a lot cheaper than a flight that leaves in the morning. It is also a good idea to fly to destinations that are less tourist-orientated or travelling from a cheaper airport to a final destination by car or public transport. For example, a family travelling to Barcelona may find it cheaper to fly to Zaragoza then drive to Barcelona than to fly to the city directly. This is an excellent method to beat the high costs of summer holidays.

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