Budget Travel

Great deals for beach breaks in France

Offering an irresistible combination of convenience, value for money and flexibility, ferries are a great way to travel, especially if your holiday plans have been left up in the air and you’re keen to get away.

Last minute Bank Holiday offers

bookdirectrooms.com features almost 3500 B&Bs, guesthouses, farm houses, restaurants with rooms, inns and small hotels across the UK and has some great deals for those looking to get away for the May Bank Holiday.

Dominica welcomes new hostel plans

Construction has begun on the redevelopment of the Troops Barracks at the historic Fort Shirley, at Cabrits National Park on the Caribbean island of Dominica, to convert it into a hostel for 40 guests.

Ryanair extends explosive £3 seat sale

Ryanair has announced that it has extended its three million £3 explosive seat sale for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in May and June, with £3 “all in” fares available on over 500 of Ryanair’s European routes until midnight Wednesday (28th April).

Holidays 2010: Best weather or best value?

Guaranteed sunshine is just one reason why far-flung destinations in the Far East and Indian Ocean are becoming increasingly popular year-round with both couples and families. But the best weather can sometimes come at a price, which is why worldwide specialist Hayes & Jarvis has come up with alternatives for holidaymakers who are willing to sacrifice the perfect weather forecast in order to grab a bargain long-haul break this summer.

Take a beach break with Eurocamp

Eurocamp offers accommodation at many of Europe’s most celebrated costal resorts, where families and couples can enjoy days at the beach, soaking up the sun, building sandcastles and can even try their hand at a range of watersports.

Bookings surge for Norfolk holiday business

Britain’s new found love affair with the ‘staycation’ looks set to blossom with one of Norfolk’s holiday businesses reporting a strong Easter trade and a further surge in bookings.

Ryanair launches weekend seat sale

Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline, announced that from midnight Thursday 15th April it will release one million £6 seats for early summer travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in May and June.

Top five tips for an affordable holiday to France

Lagrange Holidays have put together their top five ideas for affordable holidays to France. These include family self-drive packages to Brittany, apartments on the Bay of St Tropez, the prehistoric caves of Dordogne, discounts on Alpine properties near the Tour de France and a classic seaside resort in Aquitaine.

Last minute deals from villarenters.com

Book a great last minute deal with specialist villa company villarenters.com, which has a superb choice of accommodation throughout Europe and beyond, offering 10% discount on a range of apartments, farmhouses and villas.

Cheap breaks in Jersey with Modern Hotels

Save £76 on a short break to Jersey and enjoy a three-night stay for only £169 per person, courtesy of Modern Hotels.

A week in the Med for only £315

Croatia offers exceptional value in 2010 with its non-euro currency and Hidden Croatia has a week’s stay on the Peljasac peninsular in Orebic for £315 per person, for arrival between 2nd and 9th May, rising to no more than £405 high season in the summer school holidays.