UK Holiday Shop: Book early for that holiday bargain

Book early for the best deals, at the destination want. The best bargains can be found at the start of the year.

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When to start planning your holiday?

Book eraly for the best deals around

Booking your holiday before Christmas

As we approach mid December, next years holiday is the last thing on your mind. There are those last minute Christmas presents to buy. What are you going to buy Great Uncle George? Does Aunt Nelly eat Sprouts? There's just too much to think about already, without thinking about a holiday to take next year. But hold on, are you missing a trick?

Booking a holiday early for a good deal

Booking your holiday early, maybe even before Christmas, has definite advantages. Lots of holiday companies offer discounts for holiday makers who make their booking early. You also have the added bonus that holiday companies have an abundance of availability for you to choose from.

So book early and get the holiday you want, for a bargain price.

Discounts available for early booking

The kind of discounts and deals you can expect to receive for booking early :
CompanyType of holidayDiscount OfferedExpiry Date
KeycampFamily holidays in EuropeUp to £10019 Dec 07
EurocampFamily holidays in EuropeUp to 10%23 Dec 07
Siblu (Haven Europe)Family holidays in EuropeUp to 15%19 Dec 08
HavenSelf catering family holidays in the UKUp to 50%31 Jan 08
Park ResortsSelf catering family holidays in the UKUp to £70-
PontinsFamily holidays in the UKUp to 50%29 Feb 08
Going PlacesPackage holidays£50 deposit-

Why do holiday companies offer discounts

You may ask yourself, why offer discounts so early into the season? Well, there are several reasons for this:
  • You have to pay a deposit on your holiday when you first book. Getting an early booking improves their cash-flow
  • It's never easy knowing what will sell, and what won't. So getting the bookings early helps companies plan ahead

So make that decision now, and book your holiday before it's too late!

Date written : 12th December 2007