Anyone who knows me at all knows that I can’t say no to a good competition. I’ve entered quite a few on Twitter and have been lucky enough to win some free geek swag, some t-shirts and even a handful of tickets to sold out events. When I heard about this competition on the grapevine I knew I had to at least give it a shot!
On the Beach, an online travel company, have put together a competition with a two week all inclusive trip to fabulous Cuba as the prize. I’m a sucker for vintage Americana and thanks to the Cuba/America trade embargo, Cuba is full of 1950s era American kitsch. Not only this, but it’s also a stunning country full of that certain Latin passion that runs in my veins. So in an effort to win and in a slight departure from my normal patter (I’m shameless, I know…!), I’m writing a post on saving money on holiday, I’m blogging for a chance to win a trip to Cuba with On the Beach! Check out their competition at the On the Beach blog.
Get off the high street and get online: there’s no doubt that in this day and age the best travel deals are to be found online. Cutting out face to face contact and high street stores, major expenses for any company, means online retailers can often bring you better deals than their offline counterparts.
Use price comparison websites: there are tonnes of price comparison websites specialising in hotels, flights and package holidays these days and if you’re determined to put together your perfect holiday from scratch this is the best way to do it. You can pick up the best deals from various suppliers this way with little to no hassle. Be wary though as some suppliers’ websites will check your web cookies to find out where your redirect came from and alter their prices accordingly!
Sign up for online discount newsletters/websites and follow travel social accounts: by signing up to social discount websites such as Groupon or even just the newsletters of reputable travel websites, you will be first to know when sales are starting, exclusive discounts are offered or vouchers are available. Many travel companies are also beginning to roll out similar services to fans or followers on social media accounts, so keep your eyes peeled.
Look up travel guides online: don’t buy expensive guide books at the airport or once you reach your destination – this sort of thing is what the internet was invented for! You can find all sorts of interesting information about your destination with a little preplanning and some clever search strings and whole phrasebooks are available online for anyone who can be bothered to take the time to print them!
Saving money on your holiday is easier than ever now thanks to the internet and social media, so if your holiday fund is as light as mine make sure you follow these simple hints and tips for a much less financially painful holiday experience.
Posts
0 comments:
Post a Comment