Best Value For Money Spanish Holidays

You want to go to Spain and experience the tapas

, siestas, sangria and sunshine but you also want make sure you get the best value for your hard earned money. From buying online travel insurance to house swapping, here are a few suggestions on ways to make your holiday cash work harder for you!

Booking

Booking late or booking early are both ways that you can save money on flights. Because of the nature of the travel industry and the laws of supply and demand booking either up to 11 months before you plan to travel or even just weeks before, you can make sure you get the cheapest flights.

Packages

While booking your holiday online might work for some and may seem like you're getting the best deal, don't disregard the value of a travel agent. If you are booking multiple flights, car rental and accommodation, a travel agent has access to discounts and deals that are not available to the general public. So keep your options open and compare costs of your next trip to Spain.

House Swap/ Rentals

Why not consider staying in a rented apartment or villa, or even organizing a home swap on your next trip to Spain. Looking outside the square in terms of accommodation can not only save you money but it can bring forth opportunities that you might not have in a hotel environment. By choosing somewhere out of the major tourist areas you will again save money, but you will also be exposed to authentic local culture and experiences. You could even arrange to share large homes with a group of friends, saving money and ensuring a great time for all.

Food

There are so many ways to save money on food when you travel. First things first, take a bottle with you, and simply fill it up with water when you get the chance, this will save you bundles of money on drinks alone! Another idea is to locate the local grocery store and stock up on snacks, fruit and food that you take with you on your day trips. Pack a sandwich and some fruit and you won't have to pay inflated prices at the tourist sites for food. Dinner can be done cheaply too by eating where the locals eat. Keep away from fancy restaurants and eat at the smaller, livelier places and you will not only save money but you will probably eat better too!

Travel Guides

Get yourself a reputable travel book like Lonely Planet or Rough Guides and go exploring. These books give you enough information to find a place, a little information about the place but leave enough for you to discover on your own, which is always the most fun. This is best left to the experienced traveler and those who aren't afraid to ask for help.

Bargains online

While packages might save you on some occasions, they might cost more on others. Once you have your quote from a travel agent, jump online and investigate what kind of deals are available at the myriad of travel websites and travel related sites. You can even save money by purchasing your travel insurance online. Some hotels offer great last minute deals. Quite often you'll find many companies offer bargains that are only available online.

by: Josh Harrison

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