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We all know summer holidays can prove costly. The kids spend money like it’s going out of fashion, and us ladies always need a new wardrobe before we head off on our jollies. There’s travel and accommodation to fork out for and empty stomachs to feed. Even if you’re not planning to go abroad this year, you’ll probably still find yourself paying over the odds for family days out.
Peak holiday time usually means sky-high prices – but not this year.
Go to usually popular sunspots in the Mediterranean and you’ll find prices are as much as 34% down compared to last summer.
We bring you the inside story on why prices are lower and how to find the best bargains. What’s more, we throw some holiday money-saving tips into the bargain.
Go away in the summer holidays and you’ll be paying well above the prices charged the rest of the year. Research shows that many are getting into debt in order to pay for their sunshine break.
So are costly holidays something that can’t be avoided for families, teachers and others who can only go away at this time of year?
We take a look at some of the methods, from camping to house swaps and clever money tricks, that savvy holidaymakers can use to reduce the expense of a July or August holiday.
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