The School Holidays are Over: Getting the Best Holiday Deals

School holiday price hikes: parents hate them, but if you’re looking for a cheap and romantic couples getaway, or your kids are all grown up, booking a trip during term time can bring big savings. In fact, in a study undertaken by The Independent last year, it was found that savvy travellers can secure a trip for up to 320 percent less by travelling during school time, leaving more cash for souvenirs, day trips, or a cheeky second cocktail with your poolside lunch. It almost sounds too good to be true!

Parents' Petition

Angry parents started a petition last year to try to force airlines, hotels, and cruise lines to maintain stable rates throughout the year. However, despite securing more than 170,000 signatures, the Government has stated that ‘in a competitive market it is for business to decide the market worth of their products and to price accordingly’. For those of us looking for the best holiday deals, this is certainly a sign that nothing will change anytime soon. The question is: where’s best to go?

Out Of Season?

Believe it or not, there are many destinations that are actually much better during the beginning and end of the year than they are during the summer months. Take the beautiful Norwegian Fjords, for example. During the dark winter months, you have a great chance to view the spectacular Northern Lights - one of nature’s most breathtaking phenomena. And in the spring, just as the snow on the mountains in beginning to melt, the waterfalls will be at their very best.

If you’re looking for a great holiday deal, now’s the time to get searching. With the kids heading back to school at the beginning of September, and with university terms beginning just a few weeks after, this is a great time to take a well-earned trip that won’t break the bank. Missed your window of opportunity? Don’t worry! After the October half term, you’ll notice prices begin to slump once more, ready for the big price hikes over the Christmas and New Year period. So what are you waiting for?