Winter sun is becoming a hot commodity among British holidaymakers and it has nothing to do with an upswing in the economy! Instead, costs of booking winter holidays have plummeted and last minute bargains make trips affordable for virtually any budget.
Of course, savvy is of the utmost importance when looking for winter sun; checking online for unbeatable deals and steals is just the beginning of the experience.
Travel off the Beaten Path Right now Australia and Grenada are hot venues for the traveler in need of winter sun.
Escaping from the dark wet British winter costs a mint and promises to be a bit crowded.
That being said, secondary winter sun destinations - most notably Tenerife - are revving up to become serious competition to the big resorts.
Savvy travelers looking online for deals should register with resorts, hotels and also travel portals for special promotions and target the up and coming luxury holiday spots.
Until these locales turn into next year's hotspots, you can get some unbelievable promotional discounts.
Capitalize on Your Friends and Book a Package Traveling alone might be relaxing, but traveling in pairs is cheaper.
Virtually all hotels, B&Bs and other holiday rentals calculate their rates by factoring in two or more travelers.
Single travelers stand to pay more.
Find a friend or family member and share the costs to reap the deals.
Rely on Internet fare finders and travel portals for cheapest transports.
Whenever possible, price a package deal that includes transport and accommodations.
Usually there are additional savings to be found.
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Last Minute Hotel Deals Last minute hotel deals are the Holy Grail of cheap travel.
Families do not usually avail themselves of these unbeatable savings opportunities.
In part, traveling with children does not allow much room for spontaneous holiday decisions.
Students, singles and adventurous travelers can reap the benefits of these last minute hotel deals and simply locate the most promising properties via the Internet.
Some actually advertise such deals - you must be able to drop everything and head on out the door; so have your transport all set up - online while others will divulge the information in response to probing emails.
Don't be afraid to ask for last minute hotel deals; consider that you are doing the business a favor by filling up a room that would otherwise stay empty!