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In today’s volatile economic climate holidays are a luxury for most people and families can really struggle to get away. It is possible to holiday on a budget and still have a break, to see a bit of the world and make memories that last a lifetime. If you have a spare bit of cash it is a good idea to invest in a passport – keep passports up to date and avoid unnecessary costs around the time of your actual holiday, there is nothing worse than your whole family needing passports renewed at the same time as this can cost the same as a holiday for one person. The key to finding low cost accommodation is by researching endlessly on the internet till you find something that works, as opposed to booking the first package holiday that seems okay. There are certain well-known holiday destinations that can be very pricey and equally nice non-branded gems just waiting to be found nearby. For example, it is worth searching out small family run campsites in France that have all the facilities in great locations for the fraction of the cost of other larger chains. Another good idea is to think about youth hostels in a different light. At the end of the day your accommodation is simply a place to wash and rest your head at night – nothing more. It is possible to book private rooms with en-suite in many youth hostels that are perfectly clean and acceptable. Why pay more for a hotel or self-catering accommodation that offers not much more than perhaps a hairdryer and a few pictures on the wall? Some youth hostels offer breakfast facilities, however part of the fun of visiting a new place is to eat out in the local cafes and restaurants. When it comes to the subject of eating out – do this for half of your holiday and buy foods from local supermarkets for the other half. Eat local breads and cheeses; make up some baguettes to take along with you. Buy wine from supermarkets – this is going to save you quite a bit. Think about not wasting money, a lovely picnic amongst breathtaking scenery can be as equally enjoyable as a luxury meal with the same views. There is no real need to waste money on useless bits of tat under the guise of souvenirs; if you have children do not cave in and allow them to pinch all of your money to put into those mechanical animals that barely move for 60 seconds. Give your children spending money and use this as an educational exercise – how not to waste money. A major holiday expense can be holiday clothes and luggage, the best way to tackle this issue is to stay ahead of the game when it comes to sales. Keep an eye on when the high street stores begin to put holiday clothes in the sales and strike while the iron is hot. Make a list of essentials before you go shopping then buy 4 outfits for a 7 day holiday. Take travel wash and wear the same things more than once, it can be done. It is quite a common occurrence to take far more than is required. If you require luggage cheap suitcases are more than enough taking into consideration the amount they get thrown around on the plane and when travelling. Go online to source the deals for your budget holiday, compare websites and go into travel agents directly to find out what is on offer. Luggage websites will have a section where a cheap suitcase can be found at an extremely competitive price.
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