With the six week summer break approaching fast, we reveal our savviest tips for great value family holidays… Don’t leave it too late Holiday discounts are usually based on demand. When demand is low, suppliers are left with empty airline seats and hotel rooms and often reduce them to make sure they’re filled. So, if [...]
05.26.11 | Expert Guides | Emily
With only a few weeks to go until the children break up from school, thoughts are turning towards the family summer holiday. There’s no getting away from the fact that holidays during the school break are expensive, but we have a few tips for making them more affordable… Don’t leave it until the very last [...]
07.6.10 | Travel Trade Secrets | Emily
It might seem wise to hang on until peak season is over and mid season begins, but some of the best deals on package holidays can be found on the cusp of the two… Everyone knows that package holidays are more expensive during the school break. Prices are based on demand and in the summer [...]
07.6.10 | Travel Trade Secrets | Emily
At Be Travel Savvy, we know a fair bit about the travel trade. We have decided to share some of our trade secrets with our readers so that you can learn savvy ways to find brilliant holiday bargains. In the first instalment of this new series, we tell you why a two-week package holiday is [...]
06.8.10 | Travel Trade Secrets | Emily
When you’re looking for a holiday, do you always insist on accommodation with at least a three or even a four star rating? We understand why it’s tempting to err on the side of caution and demand a higher rating, especially with all those horror stories about varying levels of standards internationally. We also know [...]
05.6.10 | Hidden Gems | Emily
The Maldives don’t have to mean all-out luxury and honeymooners… My friend and I have always wanted to go to the Maldives but there are two things stopping us. The first problem is price: it always seems so expensive. We can only afford to spend around £1200 each for a fortnight including spending money. Most [...]
04.30.10 | Travel Challenge | Emily
We’re a family of four looking for a last minute deal on an Easter break. We would like to go away for a week, flying from any North West airport. Our children are off school from 1st April for a fortnight, so we can travel any time within those dates. We wanted to go to [...]
03.30.10 | Travel Challenge | Emily
Our reader Jenny is just back from a relaxing break in Playa Pesquero in Cuba. She went with her boyfriend and her five month baby. Jenny checked into a traditional-style resort hotel with a great reputation and found out that holidaying long haul with a baby is a lot more relaxing than you might think…. [...]
03.22.10 | Just Back From | Emily
Goa in south India started off as a hippy outpost and gradually became a mainstream tourist destination. Cheap food, winter sun and tropical beaches made it a popular choice for those looking for a cheaper alternative to the Canaries. Our reader Adam shares his experience of his recent trip to Goa, a reminder that there’s [...]
03.2.10 | Uncategorized | Emily
In this new, regular feature, our readers share their tips on destinations they have recently visited. Today we talk to Fran about a whistle-stop winter break to Prague. Who did you go to Prague with? I went with my boyfriend, the trip was a Christmas present from him. Where did you stay? Residence Agnes Would [...]
03.1.10 | Uncategorized | Emily