Sticky Fingers Travel has prepared a list of our top tips for saving money when booking your family holiday. Free stuff is great as well and free is the new family travel buzz word.
How to save when planning and booking your family holiday
Book direct with the owner
DIY and use your mouse
Watch your baggage and check in fees
House swap or house exchange
Smart car hire or car rental for families
Saving while you are on your family holiday
Visitor Discounts
Travel insurance
Be Protected
Bag a ski bargain
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There are lots of ways to save money and still end up with a great family holiday.We think that this year is in fact going to be a great year to get good value especially in the home holiday market where we are seeing lots of special offers.
If your children have not yet reached school age you can avoid high season premiums and take them on a holiday whenever it suits you. If you are confined to school holidays try booking when it is not as expensive. You might find for example that is cheaper in the last week of August when parents are keen to be home to get ready for the back to school frenzy then the first week in August. Our school calendar for Ireland may help you.
Look at midweek flights which are better value also.
Check out also the experience of other parents and travellers in our forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences.
You will find lots of family friendly travel tips and advice in our research and advice section to help you book the right family holiday. Check out also the experiences of other parents and travellers in our parents forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences as the best measure of whether somewhere will suit you for your family holiday.
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