Holidays on a budget: Nine smart saving tips for travel

From take off to landing and everything in between — there are plenty of ways you can save some cash while making the most of your holiday 

Turkey is one of the best value tourist destinations right now.

Fly smart

Let’s start with take-off. So often, flight costs are the primary factor when we book a break, which explains why destinations like London often top the weekend breaks list. But spending a little more on your flight may save you more on the ground, particularly once you land into some of Europe’s most affordable city break destinations. Bratislava, Vilnius and Athens are super city break options where you could save a hundred or two on hotel, fares and dining. For a shorter trip, Lisbon has almost become the new London for Irish holidaymakers as one of the best value breaks in the EU — you won’t even have to change your watch.