Reviewed 19 September 2026
The short answer
A good booking decision starts with the full trip, not the cheapest number on one screen.
Travel advice
Before you book
Prices, packages, deposits and the questions worth asking before money changes hands.
Before you book
Should I use a travel agent?
Our view on when an agent adds value and when a simple booking may not need one.
Before you bookPackage holiday or book separately?
Price is only one part of the answer. Protection, flexibility and who helps when plans fail matter too.
Before you bookHow far in advance should I book?
The answer depends on seats, room types, school dates and how specific the brief is.
Before you bookWhy did the holiday price change?
Flights, rooms and package systems use live availability rather than a fixed shelf price.