Easter school holiday travel tips for families

Easter school holiday travel tips for families

With school holidays looming on the horizon, the travel experts at Cheapflights.com.au have some top tips for family travel.

Family travel expert at Cheapflights.com.au, Oonagh Shiel, says the most important thing to do is to book as early as possible.

“On average, the best time to book is eight to 15 weeks prior to your departure date,” said Ms Shiel.

According to the frequently travelling mother of three, sometimes getting the lowest fare isn’t the best fare.

“Using a travel search comparison website like Cheapflights.com.au, helps you find flights not only by the best price, but it also shows the quickest way to get there. It’s horses for course here - direct flights have strong appeal to people travelling with small children; while those with older children may be excited by the adventure of a stopover in a different city.”

She said another way to save money on family holidays is to hold-out for a late deal, although be aware that you’re less likely to have your first choice on destinations.

“A good tip is to clear the cookies on your browser when you visit airline sites directly to avoid being slugged with ‘distressed purchaser’ fares.”

Another consideration when travelling with children is the time of flights.

“Late night or early morning flights may be difficult with small children, so families should use Cheapflights’ Smart Value feature to take the hard work out of searching – and strike a balance between cost and convenience when comparing the value of fares.”

She said it is important that travellers understand what their cheap fare includes.

“Many low-cost carriers charge extra for luggage, seating choices or meals, and these charges may make an apparently cheap flight more expensive than on a regular airline that includes these options in its fares.

No matter what airline you’re flying with, pack some yummy snacks and have a few small toys, books or movies loaded on to devices to avoid boredom.

“Follow these simple tips to save money on travelling to your destination, and you could stretch your budget far enough to add some treats or a few extra days away.”

Current hot deals for flight and accommodation packages atCheapflights.com.au:

June/July school holidays in Phuket, Thailand – from $1,415 per person for adults and $999 for children. This package includes eight nights’ accommodation in a superior room at the four-star Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa with daily buffet breakfast, private vehicle airport transfers in Phuket, a free fruit basket on arrival, discounted nanny services, one day of free internet access and a free late-checkout to 1pm. Book before 31 March. www.cheapflights.com.au/hot-travel-deals.

Chill out in Hawaii from less than $1,400 per person over the Easter school holidays with flights and seven nights of accommodation. Search conducted for travel dates of 5-12 April 2015. www.cheapflights.com.au/hot-travel-deals.

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