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Holiday Travel Tips in a Recession

In a recession, when money is tight, it can be tough to justify going on holiday. Yet, a holiday is probably the very thing most of us need to escape from money worries and work. There are many ways we can make savings and enjoy a great holiday that doesn`t break the bank. Here are some of the best travel tips for holidaying in a recession.

1. Compare prices

The internet is a fantastic tool to compare prices and air-fares, hotels and hire cars, are no exception. The amount of money you can save simply by shopping around online can be amazing, so it is certainly worth the extra effort. Many sites will even do the comparison for you.

2. Let your destination pick itself

We all have our dream holiday destinations, but this year they may be beyond budget. Instead you can pick where to go simply by seeing where there are bargains available. Signing up to travel sites, for email updates of their hand-picked deals, is an exciting way to choose your holiday. You never know what bargains will be suggested, so you may end up travelling to an amazing destination you hadn`t previously considered.

3. Timing

This is more difficult if you have kids and need to travel in the school holidays, but going at an off-peak time of year can save you hundreds of pounds. Even going in September, when the weather is still very good, can save you a lot of money in comparison to August. Of course, in some countries the weather will be great in October and November too. Something anyone can do is book their holiday so they are travelling mid-week when air-fares are cheaper. Hotels will also be cheaper in the middle of the week, so if you are taking a short break then go mid-week instead of at the weekend.

4. Stay in the UK

With the Pound currently doing poorly against both the US Dollar and the Euro, trips abroad will feel even more expensive this year. If you are looking for a country whose currency is doing worse than Sterling, then you don`t have much choice, unless you fancy a trip to Iceland or Mexico. This year it`s worth considering staying in the UK. There are savings to be made by staying in the UK aside from losing out at the Bureau de Change, such as not having to pay an air-fare. It is also a lot easier to take a self-catering break in the UK than it is abroad, because you can take food with you in the car and save lots on restaurant bills. There are many great destinations to choose from, for great city breaks try renting in Durham, York, Bath or Edinburgh. For countryside escapes try the North Yorkshire Moors, or the Norfolk Broads. If you want to go to the coast, then try Pembrokeshire or the Gower peninsula in Wales.