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Plan your Summer Holiday Early

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Many people will sit tight, wait, and pray the prices drop over time for their summer holiday, but the fact is they don’t. Some of the cheapest summer holiday prices can be found in the winter and January in particular with New Year deals.

You may find that this is rather strange, but hotels want to be booked up early. It makes it easier for them to know the levels their going to have, and the earlier they fill up their rooms, the better.

It can be strange planning a summer holiday when Christmas is just around the corner, but that does not mean it is wrong. If you have a good idea on where you want to go, start looking now because you may in fact be pleasantly surprised.

Here’s a few of our recommendations if you’re stuck for ideas:

  • South Africa
  • Thailand
  • Greek Islands
  • Jamaica
  • Portugal

September Holidays in Greece

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Okay so September is the closing month of the summer holiday season, sadly even for Greece or Greek islands. However, prices drop significantly midway through the month of September, so it could be worth holding off on your summer holiday, plus you’ll miss the rush of the school kids.

September is a great month for couples, because families tend to be restricted to the summer periods, especially with younger children. The weather during July and August is likely to be warmer, but gaining a tan is just as likely in September too.

So what are the downsides? Well as mentioned, it’s the close of the summer holiday season. If you love all inclusive holidays, it may be a little different in September, where restaurants need to budget the last of the food more carefully, and because the number of visitors are smaller, so too will be the range of food on offer.

September may lack atmosphere, even the main attractions such as water parks, but it means no queuing for rides, and seclusion, which could be exactly what you’re looking for in a holiday. Either way, September should not be automatically ruled out just because it’s not quite as hot. So if you want to cut back costs, delay your next summer holiday and head to Greece in September.