holiday web sites

[franks brother]

Iam going on holiday the first in 5 years this summer, but is it better to book at a travel agent or on the web?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

On the web, definitely. Would never ever use a travel agent again.

Oh, and none of that 'accomodation allocated on arrival' stuff. You might save a couple of quid, but you're almost guaranteed to be allocated the shabby accomodation that nobody else wants. go for named accomodation - and before making the booking, go to:

Hotel Reviews Holiday Reviews from Holidays Uncovered

or similar to see what other holiday-makers thought of your chosen accomodation

 

[¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤]

I always use Expedia. It is the testicles of the dog.

 

[Gazwag]

Very impressed with The Travel Republic (search in google) when we went away in Easter (booked holiday with them and flights with airline). ALWAYS review hotel on Reviews of vacations, hotels, resorts, vacation and travel packages - TripAdvisor before you book

 

[REDLAND]

I always use Expedia. It is the testicles of the dog.

I used to be a massive fan of Expedia, but my last two holidays First Choice beat them on price (not by much mind) hands down ..

I was surprised as much as you will be !!!

 

[surrey jim]

http://www.travelsupermarket.com/ has some good deals on it

site with cheap flights on : http://flightchecker.moneysavingexpert.com/

 

[dan-reilly-1991]

use travelsupermarket.com, it compares destinations, prices, etc.

 

[PCBEARDMLORD]

Cant beat Globallatedeals

 

[The Grub]

The best stuff is usually found on the Guardian Travel site.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Always book on the web.

In my experience, it can be worth finding the hotel's own website and contacting them direct by e-mail. Ask them a question along the lines of "I'm thinking about book a holiday with you through Expedia. They're asking €120 a night for a room. Is there any other site that you know of that can do it cheaper?" You might well get the answer "Book direct through us and you can have the room for €105 a night".

 

[Lord Bracknell]

ALWAYS review hotel on Reviews of vacations, hotels, resorts, vacation and travel packages - TripAdvisor before you book

Yes, but ...

IGNORE the comments of stupid Americans who are HORRIFIED when they discover that hotels in Europe often occupy ancient buildings and therefore have rooms that they think are far too small.

The centre of Siena is not going to deliver a Hilton Hotel like the one in Dallas. That's WHY you want a holiday in Siena, not Dallas.

 

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

Many people who comment on things like TripAdvisor generally do so because they are utterly intolerant.

Also -- I got a brill deal on a Greek island last year by booking direct using a tour operator's website.

 

[BensGrandad]

I usually book a flight and then book the hotel direct and a car to hire from and return to the airport, as we always go self catering

 

[bhaexpress]

I always use Expedia. It is the testicles of the dog.

There are better and cheaper, Dialaflight.com and ebookers are the two I prefer.