Long Haul Holidays

How to find cheap long-haul holidays

Know the shoulder seasons:

Shoulder season is the period between the high prices of peak season and the bad weather of off-peak, when you can still get pretty good weather but avoid the high price tag. It’s the best of both worlds and means you'll be able to get a faraway cheap holiday!

Look at in-resort costs:

Choose a destination with a low cost of living so you can minimise accommodation costs by booking room only and eating out for cheap. It also reduces the general pressure of saving; once you’ve paid for your flights and a hotel your required spending money will be minimal.

Book an indirect flight:

Direct flights are obviously the fastest and most convenient option, but also the most expensive. By booking indirect flights for your faraway holidays, you can save a lot of money even if the wait between flights is only a few hours.

Stay for longer:

To make the longer flight really feel worth it, long haul holidays are best enjoyed on a 2-week break; a 14-night package is usually only marginally more expensive than a 7-night one anyway.