BOOKING THE HONEYMOON

·         TV Text: Jam-packed full of offers, the majority of which are last-minute and therefore of little interest to Honeymooners, although the odd bargain can be found if you look hard enough. TV Text is another medium for the smaller players to get in on the act, and any deal found via this means should be investigated fully before committing to the final purchase. 99.9% of them are kosher and above board, but there is always that potential for ‘The Dodji Travel Co.’ to rear it’s ugly head! As with deals found in newspapers and magazines, you will struggle to negotiate a further discount.

·         Direct: Not having to deal with middlemen can help save a small fortune. Booking travel direct from the train company, airline or ferry company and accommodation direct from the hotel or owner can dramatically cut costs. Putting together your own ‘package’, including things like arranging taxis before you go and excursions from specialists, can help reduce your bills at the same time making you feel more independent! That said, with so much already to organise in the coming months, be careful you are not taking on too much!

A Honeymoon certainly isn’t cheap, but if you shop around and stick to your guns you can save a packet. Do not leave any stone unturned in your quest to save some money – in 90-odd percent of cases you should be able to beat the brochure price down a little and if you mention the fact it’s you Honeymoon, you may even get a free bunch of flowers in your room on arrival as a bonus.

Happy hunting!