How should I go about booking my own accommodation or travel?

It is important to do some homework. No one, not even a travel agent inclined to keep your best interests in mind, can know about all the deals and discounts available, so do your own homework.

Scour the newspapers, get all the brochures, and look for deals in unlikely places: through direct-mail pro-motions, the back of your shopping receipts and from frequent-travel plans and travel clubs.

Always ask about packages: wholesalers who bundle the separate components of travel into an all-inclusive package usually offer the best value for the money.

If travelling abroad it is highly recommended that you arrange Travel Insurance. A great place to get a quote is from our friends at Direct Travel Insurance.