Why you should never book a seven-night holiday abroad – and ditch the Saturday flight
AFTER months of cold and grey weather, plenty of Brits are desperately hunting for winter sun.
But holidays come with a price tag, so it's important to cut costs where you can.
A travel expert has shared top tips to keep your trips cheap, and they could save you as much as 40 percent.
If you thought a seven-day trip was the most cost-effective option, you thought wrong.
According to On The Beach, booking a holiday for eight nights is more affordable than six or seven.
Last year, data showed that eight-night stays in August averaged at £266 per night, while a six-night stay in the same period was £299 per night.
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That's a potential saving of nearly £35 per person by simply adding an extra night.
Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach explained: "Whenever you’re getting ready to book, don’t just settle for seven night prices, test for different length of stays, you may find a great deal paying only a little extra for a bonus night away."
Another tip to remember is to avoid flying on on a Saturday if possible.
Thursday is a better day to fly, resulting in cheaper flights.
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"Much like playing around with the number of days, also try looking at departure days, according to our research, last year, holidays worked out cheaper departing on a Thursday," Zoe added.
"This year, that might not be the case, but it’s worth checking if you are flexible with which day you fly."
If you'd rather treat yourself to a staycation this year, The Sun recently revealed that Selsey in West Sussex is due a £3million beach upgrade.
The hidden gem is often overshadowed by the likes of Devon, Cornwall, Bournemouth and Brighton but has plenty on offer throughout the Great British summer.
It became part of the mainland around 200 years ago, when a rich local landowner drained and filled the land to avoid a ferry ride from the mainland.
Now, there is just one road in and out of the town.
And if you can make the trek there, it boasts some of the highest sunlight hours in the UK.
But the town's beach is currently undergoing a huge £3million redevelopment, due to fears of it disappearing for good.
