8 ways to avoid last-minute summer holiday spending traps

How to avoid overspending when jetting off on a summer break (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Summer’s nearly here, and many people are thinking about holidays – and whether they can afford them.

And while the cost of the trip forms the bulk of any holiday financial outlay, there’s plenty more to factor in, ranging from new clothes and spending money, to other ‘essentials’.