The countdown to the summer getaway has started for some families and with less than six weeks until school's out for summer, fun in the sun will be on many people's minds.
If the warm weather has put you in the mood for a holiday, flights, accommodation, passports and travel insurance will probably be top of your to-do lists, but don't forget the steps you need to take to keep your home safe and secure while you are away enjoying yourself.
Security experts ADT reckon that two thirds of holidaymakers don't bother making any special arrangements to secure their home while they are away, sending out an open invitation to burglars that the house is empty. Michele Bennett of ADT Subscriber has come up with nine tips to make sure your home is holiday-ready.
