{"id":8632,"date":"2022-11-14T13:20:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T13:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/10-ways-secure-best-holiday-deals\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T09:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:54:27","slug":"10-ways-secure-best-holiday-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/10-ways-secure-best-holiday-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways To Grab The Best Holiday Deals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">We all want an epic and the best holiday deals, that goes without saying! Best of all, there\u2019s no need to compromise on the travel experiences you love. This guide isn\u2019t about compromise, it\u2019s about still getting exactly what you like, without paying a hefty premium. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">To be honest, I find it really interesting how some people associate the idea of deals and getting a bargain only with just shoestring budgets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">I can tell you, even the millionaires of the world don\u2019t say, \u2018hey, you know what, I\u2019m so happy I paid an extra \u00a310,000 extra for this than I needed to\u2019. It\u2019s counter-intuitive, right? No one likes paying more than they have to. It just doesn\u2019t make sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"38020\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Exploring The Wonder Of Akihabara &amp;#8211; Tokyo&amp;#8217;s Electric Town! (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?fit=333%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?fit=853%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=853%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=320%2C480&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=1160%2C1740&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=1120%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9819.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Exploring The Wonder Of Akihabara - Tokyo&#039;s Electric Town! (2)\" alt=\"Exploring The Wonder Of Akihabara - Tokyo&#039;s Electric Town! (2)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"37860\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Photographs And Postcards&amp;#8230; From Tokyo, Japan (8)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9757-s2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Photographs And Postcards... From Tokyo, Japan (8)\" alt=\"Photographs And Postcards... From Tokyo, Japan (8)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Also, with travel, some people seem to get the idea that holiday deals and more indulgent travel is mutually-exclusive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">To put it simply, they\u2019re not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"> It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re splurging on the biggest holiday or hustling like a pro with a smaller budget. Some of the best holiday deals can always be found!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48702\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JPEG-image-53ADA04A8C4D-1.jpeg?resize=1000%2C1778&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"10 Ways To Secure The Best Holiday Deals\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JPEG-image-53ADA04A8C4D-1.jpeg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JPEG-image-53ADA04A8C4D-1.jpeg?resize=253%2C450&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JPEG-image-53ADA04A8C4D-1.jpeg?resize=680%2C1209&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/JPEG-image-53ADA04A8C4D-1.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Take a look at some nifty ways you can nab yourself some of the best holiday deals, without compromising on the kind of travel you love most.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1.) Be flexible<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 729px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"729\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 487px; height: 729px;\" data-original-width=\"487\" data-original-height=\"729\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"483\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"725\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"37997\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (16)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?fit=333%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?fit=853%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?w=483&#038;h=725&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=853%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=320%2C480&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=1160%2C1740&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=1120%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0799.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"483\" height=\"725\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"483\" data-original-height=\"725\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (16)\" alt=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (16)\" style=\"width: 483px; height: 725px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-2\" style=\"width: 513px; height: 729px;\" data-original-width=\"513\" data-original-height=\"729\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"509\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"339\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"37996\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1066\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (17)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg?fit=360%2C240&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg?w=509&#038;h=339&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0807.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"509\" data-original-height=\"339\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (17)\" alt=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (17)\" style=\"width: 509px; height: 339px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"509\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"382\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"35885\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Maafushivaru, Birthing Dolphins And Swimming With Manta Rays&amp;#8230; In The Maldives (59)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?fit=360%2C270&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?fit=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?w=509&#038;h=382&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?resize=450%2C338&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?resize=570%2C428&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-071.jpg?resize=330%2C248&amp;ssl=1 330w\" width=\"509\" height=\"382\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"509\" data-original-height=\"382\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Maafushivaru, Birthing Dolphins And Swimming With Manta Rays... In The Maldives (59)\" alt=\"Maafushivaru, Birthing Dolphins And Swimming With Manta Rays... In The Maldives (59)\" style=\"width: 509px; height: 382px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Being flexible seems obvious but it often gets overlooked. When booking a holiday be as flexible as you can, especially with dates. If you\u2019re booking time off work, try and secure a few extra days either side of a trip so you can then be flexible with your flights as possible &#8211; then cancel the additional days once you buy your flights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember:<\/b> Flying on a Tuesday or Wednesday is cheaper than flying on a Friday or Monday. Though it\u2019s not always an exact gospel to follow, it\u2019s a good rule of thumb to remember. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2.) Travel on new routes<\/b><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/12\/19\/7-places-to-travel-in-europe-for-winter-sun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37855\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photographs And Postcards... From Tokyo, Japan (13)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=853%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=320%2C480&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=1160%2C1740&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=1120%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_9558-s2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Travelling new routes is one of the best ways to get the best holiday deals but there\u2019s a few more, too. The three ways to grab yourself the best holiday deals are, either when; <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">An established airline launches new routes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">A new airline opens a new \u2018hub\u2019 at an airport (meaning a few new routes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Or if a holiday company like TUI start packages to new destinations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/08\/01\/18-fun-things-you-have-to-see-and-do-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42357\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"18 Fun Things You Have To See And Do In Tokyo (6)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=500%2C333&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=1280%2C854&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=560%2C373&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=1160%2C774&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=1120%2C747&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-510686150.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember: <\/b>keep your eyes peeled for some of these new routes and destinations that are often discounted or on sale to generate interest and exposure on the route itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3.) Holiday off-season<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/07\/16\/12-stunning-things-see-santorini-greece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41858\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"12 Stunning Things To See And Do In Santorini, Greece This Year (1)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=853%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=320%2C480&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=1160%2C1740&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=1120%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-147710418.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, this isn\u2019t just about travelling to NYC in Summer and hoping it\u2019ll snow. Though, there are ways to holiday off-season whilst still getting the best weather you want and with some added perks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">For instance, we chose to travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/07\/16\/12-stunning-things-see-santorini-greece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Santorini, Greece<\/a> at the end of September. Prices are much more reasonable than the height of summer so your money will stretch further. The added bonus is also that there are far fewer visitors, especially in popular places. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember:<\/b> Look for the best holiday deals at the start or end of the season in the destination you want to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4.) Travel on early or late flights<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/12\/02\/photos-postcards-st-kitts-caribbean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47266\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3087.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photos And Postcards From St Kitts... In The Caribbean (19)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3087.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3087.jpg?resize=360%2C240&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3087.jpg?resize=680%2C453&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3087.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3087.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, this is a double-edged sword in some ways. A 6 am takeoff always seems manageable when you\u2019re booking but the reality can be quite a different experience when you have to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Saying that though, these, more unsociable, take-off times are usually quite a bit cheaper than peak times. They\u2019re also great if you choose to fly at 9 pm, meaning there\u2019s no need to book an additional day off work.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"47249\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Photos And Postcards From St Kitts&amp;#8230; In The Caribbean (36)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A4153.jpg?resize=1140%2C1710&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Photos And Postcards From St Kitts... In The Caribbean (36)\" alt=\"Photos And Postcards From St Kitts... In The Caribbean (36)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"47256\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Photos And Postcards From St Kitts&amp;#8230; In The Caribbean (29)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7651053264_6I9A3278.jpg?resize=1140%2C1710&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Photos And Postcards From St Kitts... In The Caribbean (29)\" alt=\"Photos And Postcards From St Kitts... In The Caribbean (29)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember: <\/b>Weigh up the benefits and savings when looking at flight times and work out what\u2019s best for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5.) Travel close to main destinations<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/12\/24\/15-beautiful-places-norway-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48547\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Hand-Luggage-Only-13-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C590&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"15 Beautiful Places In Norway You Have To Visit (19)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Hand-Luggage-Only-13-2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Hand-Luggage-Only-13-2.jpg?resize=360%2C212&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Hand-Luggage-Only-13-2.jpg?resize=680%2C401&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Hand-Luggage-Only-13-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C604&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, this might sound counter-intuitive but you grab some of the best holiday deals by choosing a destination that\u2019s close by some main-hubs. For instance, flying to Oakland City is only about 25-minute drive from the <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2016\/01\/17\/how-to-spend-a-fun-weekend-in-san-francisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">centre of San Francisco<\/a> and the flights tend to be much cheaper. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The same goes for cities like London. From 2018, Emirates Airline will be flying from Stansted in <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/04\/25\/11-places-see-weekend-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London<\/a> and although prices haven\u2019t been announced, it\u2019s likely they will be cheaper than travelling from Heathrow. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember:<\/b> Make sure to check transfer costs between the airport and your final destination too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>6.) Travel to out-of-favour places<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/08\/31\/the-complete-guide-of-things-to-see-do-and-eat-in-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44272\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0773.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Complete Guide To Visiting Madeira Things To See Do Eat (41)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0773.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0773.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0773.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0773.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Just like clothes, destinations seem to go in and out of fashion. That\u2019s not to say it\u2019s right but it happens. For instance, some places that were popular in the 1990\u2019s have lost favour with travellers today, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s a bad place to go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">To grab some of the best holiday deals, think about travelling to places that have lots of hotel and flight capacity. Maybe, they were once popular holiday spots that have been somewhat forgotten.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"42455\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Photos and Postcards From Madeira, Portugal (15)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3385.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Photos and Postcards From Madeira, Portugal (15)\" alt=\"Photos and Postcards From Madeira, Portugal (15)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"42447\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2399\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Photos and Postcards From Madeira, Portugal (23)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2290.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Photos and Postcards From Madeira, Portugal (23)\" alt=\"Photos and Postcards From Madeira, Portugal (23)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember:<\/b> By doing this, you\u2019ll be able to take advantage of the best deals as hotels and flights always want to make as much money as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>7.) Look for \u2018soft-openings\u2019<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 787px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"787\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 526px; height: 787px;\" data-original-width=\"526\" data-original-height=\"787\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"522\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"783\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"34401\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"El Palauet Living: The Most Amazing Hotel To Stay In Barcelona, Spain (21)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg?w=522&#038;h=783&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-41.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"522\" height=\"783\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"522\" data-original-height=\"783\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"El Palauet Living: The Most Amazing Hotel To Stay In Barcelona, Spain (21)\" alt=\"El Palauet Living: The Most Amazing Hotel To Stay In Barcelona, Spain (21)\" style=\"width: 522px; height: 783px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 474px; height: 787px;\" data-original-width=\"474\" data-original-height=\"787\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"470\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"783\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"34388\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1439,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"El Palauet Living: The Most Amazing Hotel To Stay In Barcelona, Spain (34)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg?fit=270%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg?fit=614%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg?w=470&#038;h=783&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg?w=1439&amp;ssl=1 1439w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg?resize=270%2C450&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg?resize=768%2C1281&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Things-To-See-In-Barcelona-Spain_-56.jpg?resize=614%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 614w\" width=\"470\" height=\"783\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"470\" data-original-height=\"783\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"El Palauet Living: The Most Amazing Hotel To Stay In Barcelona, Spain (34)\" alt=\"El Palauet Living: The Most Amazing Hotel To Stay In Barcelona, Spain (34)\" style=\"width: 470px; height: 783px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">This is one of the best ways to get a cheaper hotel without compromising on the type of holiday you want. Usually, with some of the larger hotels, they will offer a discounted soft-opening rate. These rates are usually significantly cheaper than the regular rate and it\u2019s a way for a new hotel to identify any snagging issues before an official launch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/09\/14\/12-amazing-things-see-first-trip-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45515\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/castellar-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C1497&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Incredible La Merc\u00e8 Festival In Barcelona - What To See, Do And Expect! (26)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/castellar-3.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/castellar-3.jpg?resize=301%2C450&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/castellar-3.jpg?resize=768%2C1150&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/castellar-3.jpg?resize=684%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember:<\/b> It\u2019s a perfect way to make your budget stretch and experience a new hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>8.) Exploit the package holiday business model<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2017\/12\/25\/complete-guide-things-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33975\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_2659.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exploring Beruwala And Bentota, Sri Lanka (56)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_2659.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_2659.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_2659.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_2659.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, what I mean by a package is the hotel and flight included in one package. Companies like TUI and Virgin Holidays all do this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">When these companies open new destinations to book, they usually commit to \u2018buying\u2019 a quota of rooms from various hotels. This means they have to get them filled &#8211; one way or another. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The good thing for us travellers is that if they don\u2019t fill up as fast as the companies would like, the prices often get slashed sometimes to very low rates. For the companies, it\u2019s all about limiting financial loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"33909\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"The Ancient Tradition Of Stilt Fishing\u2026 In Sri Lanka (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1936.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"The Ancient Tradition Of Stilt Fishing\u2026 In Sri Lanka (1)\" alt=\"The Ancient Tradition Of Stilt Fishing\u2026 In Sri Lanka (1)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"33898\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"The Ancient Tradition Of Stilt Fishing\u2026 In Sri Lanka (12)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1976.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"The Ancient Tradition Of Stilt Fishing\u2026 In Sri Lanka (12)\" alt=\"The Ancient Tradition Of Stilt Fishing\u2026 In Sri Lanka (12)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember: <\/b>Look for their new destination offerings and be patient to see what seems to be going on sale. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>9.) Skip add-ons<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"48671\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Here\u2019s How To Stay In A Castle In France (17)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8886.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Here\u2019s How To Stay In A Castle In France (17)\" alt=\"Here\u2019s How To Stay In A Castle In France (17)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"48665\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Here\u2019s How To Stay In A Castle In France (23)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?fit=333%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?fit=853%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=853%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=320%2C480&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=1160%2C1740&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=640%2C960&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=1120%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/6I9A8926.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Here\u2019s How To Stay In A Castle In France (23)\" alt=\"Here\u2019s How To Stay In A Castle In France (23)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Most airlines, hotels and holiday companies all focus on add-ons when you buy a holiday. Whether that\u2019s priority boarding, transfers, sea-view rooms, or upgrades &#8211; there will always be something extra you can buy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">By skipping lots of these add-ons, you can actually find some of the best holiday deals without any of the fluff you might not want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2016\/05\/30\/15-things-know-visiting-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35938\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-007.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maafushivaru, Birthing Dolphins And Swimming With Manta Rays... In The Maldives (8)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-007.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-007.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-007.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Maafushivaru-Maldives-007.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember: <\/b>Holiday brands want you to part with as much money as possible. Think about what you really want and if it\u2019s something you really need. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>10.) Use loyalty schemes<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"38085\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Swimming With Wild Turtles And Those Amazing Island Colours&amp;#8230; At Kandolhu Island, Maldives (79)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-078.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Swimming With Wild Turtles And Those Amazing Island Colours... At Kandolhu Island, Maldives (79)\" alt=\"Swimming With Wild Turtles And Those Amazing Island Colours... At Kandolhu Island, Maldives (79)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"38086\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2400\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"Swimming With Wild Turtles And Those Amazing Island Colours&amp;#8230; At Kandolhu Island, Maldives (78)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kandolhu-Maldives-Island-Resort-077.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Swimming With Wild Turtles And Those Amazing Island Colours... At Kandolhu Island, Maldives (78)\" alt=\"Swimming With Wild Turtles And Those Amazing Island Colours... At Kandolhu Island, Maldives (78)\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 744px;\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, I can\u2019t say I\u2019m a massive advocate of loyalty cards (except for \u2018free\u2019 upgrades on flights). That being said, there are a number of cards that will offer you preferential offers and points accumulation to spend on holidays. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">I use the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/wZLYbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amex Platinum Card<\/a> which you can collect points on and spend on travel vouchers. This way, I\u2019m spending what I\u2019d normally do but getting the added benefit of a discounted holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 748px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"748\" >\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"744\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"37966\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1600,2399\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-title=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (47)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg?fit=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg?w=496&#038;h=744&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_0990.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"744\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (47)\" alt=\"The Amazing Beauty That Is Kandolhu Island, Maldives (47)\" style=\"width: 496px; 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