Avoid hotels, don't use cash and other top tips for Irish tourist holidays in Spain, Portugal and other EU spots

Many families will be planning their first holiday in years this summer as international travel reopens from a Covid shutdown.

But with the cost of living increasing and price rises across fuel, energy and food, some will be looking at ways to save money on the trip.

It comes as new research has revealed the true cost of a peak-season family holiday in 2022.