It’s one of the most popular times to plan some winter sun or a summer trip, so this week’s chat looked at the ways to help you when booking a holiday.
Our host was Leanne Fraser from Broke in the Big Smoke, here’s a round up of the best of the evening’s chat.
You can tune into Share Radio from 10am on Tuesday where Lynn from Mrs Mummy Penny will be discussing the topic further.
Q1. What are your current travel plans for 2017?
Q1. Let’s start with an easy, fun one: What are your current travel plans for 2017? #MondayMoneyUK
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser Lisbon, Dorset and maybe a cheeky weekend in Dubai if I’m good and save enough #MondayMoneyUK
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) January 23, 2017
#MondayMoneyUK Q1. I am planning honeymoon(Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand) & maybe we’ll go on holidays with friends to Fuerteventura
— Martyna Sroka (@girlsavingmoney) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser hopefully taking my daughter abroad for the first time once debt is paid off! #mondaymoneyuk
— FromPenniestoPounds (@FromPenniesto) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser none this year unfortunately, other priorities. maybe next year though #MondayMoneyUK
— Money for Monday (@MoneyforMonday) January 23, 2017
Q2. Are you a luxury traveller who splashes out or do you try & stick to a budget same as at home?
Q2. What’s your travel style? Are you a luxury traveller who splashes out or do you try & stick to a budget same as at home? #MondayMoneyUK
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice Totally with you…its a holiday so I like to splurge and live a life of luxury #mondaymoneyuk
— Mrs Mummypenny (@MrsMummypennyUK) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser I like to pretend I’m luxury but don’t want to spend the money 😬😬#MondayMoneyUK
— Naomi Willis (@SkintDad_Naomi) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser I’ll save up for big trips, but stick to a budget while away, though always more expensive as eating out etc #MondayMoneyUK
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser Budget e.g. I’ll cook myself not eat out and I’ll go on all the price comparison sites for hotels #MondayMoneyUK
— TheFrugalTeen (@TheFrugalTeen) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser #Mondaymoneyuk I’m a culture sponge. I’d hate to think I’d missed something I wanted to see!
— Aaron Samphire (@VirtualWombat) January 23, 2017
So true @FromPenniesto all inclusive can be a great way to feel as though your splashing out without overspending #mondaymoneyuk
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
Q3. How do you make sure you’re getting the best deal possible for your trip?
Q3. Packaged holidays vs DIY? How do you make sure you’re getting the best deal possible for your trip? #MondayMoneyUK
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser Compare, compare and do my comparing! All the comparison sites you can think of get on there haha #MondayMoneyUK
— TheFrugalTeen (@TheFrugalTeen) January 23, 2017
@MoneyforMonday @msleannefraser @ChammyIRL I always google price of bottle water, pint of beer etc then you get a feel for what you’ll spend
— My Money Spot (@mymoneyspot) January 23, 2017
A3 Use a private tab when searching for flights then use tricks to bring down the costs like open-jaw #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/25fQvpIsAB
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) January 23, 2017
@frugalfamily very good point! Sometimes the ease is worth the few extra £ of doing it all separately #mondaymoneyuk
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
Q4. What are the mistakes people make when booking a holiday? How can they avoid them?
Q4. What are the mistakes people make when booking a holiday? How can they avoid them? #MondayMoneyUK
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser thinking self-catering is the cheapest option, especially with kids. The cost of water & icecream soon add up #MondayMoneyUK
— Chammy In Real Life (@ChammyIRL) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser a friend made very expensive mistake not realising how long passports take to come had to pay extra to hurry it up
— My Money Spot (@mymoneyspot) January 23, 2017
Waiting until the airport to get your currency. Don’t do it, you’ll get ripped off! #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/azYyFvWbu3
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) January 23, 2017
A4 Not getting travel insurance as soon as they book! You won’t be covered if need to cancel before trip. #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/4PN0nnVYFj
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) January 23, 2017
@mymoneyspot @frugalfamily as someone with a preexisting condition this is one of my biggest fears! #MondayMoneyUK
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
Taking all the add ons of inflight meals, extra baggage and car hire. Buy food at airport, pack light and do car separately #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/yzlqTqSNNy
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) January 23, 2017
Q5. What’s the absolute best travel bargain you’ve ever got?
Q5. Last one, make us jealous: What’s the absolute best travel bargain you’ve ever got? #MondayMoneyUK
— Leanne (@msleannefraser) January 23, 2017
@AndyCleverCash Got an upgrade to Bellagio fountain view room once. Slip $20 into passport when you check in in USA;-) #mondaymoneyuk
— Mrs Mummypenny (@MrsMummypennyUK) January 23, 2017
I’ve got return Bus Class flights to Lisbon for 2adults+2kids during school summer break and it’s only costing £200+airmiles #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/1uen8rUv9i
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) January 23, 2017
@msleannefraser family member owns a place out there. If someone has something to offer grab it with both hands I say #MondayMoneyUK
— Money for Monday (@MoneyforMonday) January 23, 2017
I once got a free trip to a palatial resort in Tunisia as a guest of the corrupt, murderous president. #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/Iztpmr6Oee
— Michael Taggart (@michael_taggart) January 23, 2017