Cheap and cheerful honeymoons

If you can be flexible with your travel plans and would like to discuss the package with someone who has already been there, you can get a good bargain deal from Cheapflights.co.uk. Cheap Flights are an especially good option for flights to the USA but also offer listings for flights to destinations right across the globe. Another worthwhile port of call for bargain travel packages is Travelzoo who scour the net for the best deals and test book them so you can be certain that not only are you getting a good deal, it should also be a safe choice.

Consider also going direct through one of the better budget operators like Flymonarch. For shorter haul flights to most European destinations these flights are a great option. Fly Monarch offer cheap flights to a range of popular honeymoon destinations including Cyprus and Spain.

If you observe the following simple tips you can keep cost to a minimum.

• Travel on Wednesdays - it can give you cheaper tickets.
• Consider connecting flights for long haul travel – often it can get you cheaper tickets than a direct flight.
• Check flights to a second airport in the city you are visiting. However don’t rely on this tactic too much as you may end up paying more than you can afford for travelling from the airport to your destination.
• It‘s a chore continuously keeping tabs on airline ticket fares. If you are lucky enough, you may get some last minute offer – a first class journey at cargo shipping price.

Unfortunately, not many of us have friends around the world living in luxury villas that we can call on when we need a place to rest our heads. This brings us onto finding the right hotel. Many of the sites online today that offer hotels obtain their data from just a handful of sources. So while you may think that you are shopping around and that there is in no real variation in price, you may be greatly mistaken. Depending on your destination, try breaking away from this monopoly by using a lesser known regional site such as Athens Hotels – if travelling to Athens or a lesser known site such as Travel XL to find a hotel and then consider contacting the hotel directly and comparing the online rate to the direct rate. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Last but not least, don’t skimp on travel insurance – but at the same time don’t fall for the trap of buying expensive travel insurance from the travel agent or website. The price variation when it comes to travel insurance is incredible. Buy your travel insurance directly from Essential Travel Insurance, AA Travel Insurance or Go Travel Insurance for the best deals.