We all know we should be a little more careful with the pennies at the moment, but the good news is you won’t need to sacrifice your holiday! Here are our top tips for booking your holiday next year... Book early: ...you’ll have time to research the best holidays but also bag yourself the best bargains. Booking flights and train tickets early will save you a packet, and in fact some companies will concentrate on a smaller number of holidays they run so finding availability for your dream trip will get harder the later you leave it. We’ve also got some fantastic early bird offers like a Australian East Coast tour offer. You can check out all of our
special offers here.
Travel closer to home: Taking your holiday in the UK may turn out to be exactly the refreshing break you are looking for and with so many fantastic
UK holidays and accommodations you are sure to find your perfect get-away at a refreshing price too! How about an
autumn break in the Peak District?
Choose a small group adventure: Small group adventures can be truly fantastic value. Your tour leader will have booked you as a group, for example, for your accommodation, and those group discounts are ultimately passed on to you. Your guide will also have all the local knowledge when it comes to haggling in the markets. Finally the price you pay often includes meals and accommodation, and if there are extra costs the leaders are clear about this up front, so you won’t be stung by this later down the line.
How about
living with a Berber family in the Moroccan Sahara and experiencing the authentic day-to-day life of your welcoming host family? Or seeing
Vietnam by foot and staying with the local communities in their villages.
Beat the Euro: Destinations like
Turkey,
Egypt and
Croatia are going to be extra popular in the face of an unforgiving Euro exchange rate. How about a week of activities in and around the stunning
Croatian islands? Or stay in a
cave hotel in Cappadocia for a unique holiday in Turkey that you'll never forget!
But don’t be completely put off going to Europe. There are bound to be parts that are more tranquil than ever, and some of our members are still offering fabulous deals. What about a 50% discount on this
Italian cooking holiday in the spectacular setting of Monti della Tolfa?
Go off-season: Accommodation owners are always keen to welcome guests during their less busy periods and you may find you have an even more unique and personalised experience. Try this popular
self catering accommodation in Cyprus and save when you go off season. Or combine great savings and stay closer to home with this
family accommodation in the Peak District.
Even avoiding weekends can be a good way to save. A mid-week short break to this
St Ives hotel accommodation is guaranteed to be more peaceful and will save you 25% off the weekend price.
Plus in popular destinations you’ll usually feel less rushed and have more time to get to know a place when you shy away from the tourist hordes of the high season. These
Red Sea diving holidays are excellent value and the great off-peak offers give you the chance to explore the mysteries of the deep without the hassle of the hordes.
Research alternative destinations: 
Visiting somewhere less populated by tourism has many advantages for you and the local people and you are much less likely to be subject to bumped up tourist prices. How about
Senegal instead of Kenya? Or
Ecuador instead of Brazil? By travelling to less visited countries responsibly you are helping to boost local economies and promote responsible tourism in the areas you visit and you’re bound to have a unique experience at the same time as saving those all important pennies.
So good news all round. With a little extra savviness when booking your next trip you can still have a responsible holiday - not just in terms of benefits to the environment and local communities but by being kind to your bank balance as well!
Take a look at our great range of budget holidays, small group adventures and UK holidays here
Need help finding a great value holiday? Contact our helpdesk at amelia@responsibletravel.com
