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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Rupert Jones, Miles Brignall, Hilary Osborne and Zoe Wood

Holidays: money-saving tips for booking your dream break

It is no surprise that people’s thoughts turn to warm breaks amid the January chill in the UK. Pictured: Praia de Nosa Señora at Islas Cíes, off the coast of Pontevedra, in Galicia, Spain.
It is no surprise that people’s thoughts turn to warm breaks amid the January chill in the UK. Pictured: Praia de Nosa Señora at Islas Cíes, off the coast of Pontevedra, in Galicia, Spain. Photograph: VW Pics/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

It’s cold outside, so it’s little wonder that in January, many people’s thoughts turn to holidays. Travel agents have already reported a strong start to the year – Skyscanner, a website selling flights and hotels, says it had record demand in the first week of 2024.

If you haven’t yet booked a break but are considering doing so this month, here is our guide to getting a good deal on a holiday – and what you can do to future-proof your booking.

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