Get to the cruise terminal early and relax – If your cruise documents tell you boarding begins at noon, do your best to be at the cruise terminal on or before this time. We booked thru a travel agent and I called apple on Friday (we were leaving on Saturday) and was told they would call my TA and she would call me. Sure enough, about 2 PM my TA called and said we would be staying at Silversands. Elle, from Cambridge, wrote : “Absolutely DISGUSTED with weekender breaks, booked the mystery holiday through @wowcher phoned to find out our destination and was told Brussels.

Hiding cameras in hotel rooms or vacation rentals is illegal and also a violation of most rental companies’ policies. This Greek island is very close to Athens, so it’s the perfect hidden Med retreat if you want to combine it with a city vacation. Locals know it’s the best-kept secret for enjoying fantastic accommodations without the outrageous prices.

The Vacation Hunt also offers flat-fee trips, which range from three to 14 days with stays at budget-conscious lodging in city centers. Seven bedrooms, an entertainment room and private beach make this a New England vacation paradise that you can grab for your gang for $7,000.00 – $11,000.00 a week.

If you stay at a Santa Barbara vacation rental, you’ll have all the benefits of home without the headaches. If you’re flexible about time, ask the property owner if they have any odd days between bookings they want to fill – some offer discounts. Their holiday was set to be between July and August, with the deal costing slightly more than the normal £99 as it was peak time.

Plan your hotels along your route, never doing more than 6 hours of driving a day – 5 if you’re on a cross-country road trip. Recommended Hotel: Grand Isle Resort & Spa particularly suits families with its white-sand beach and one- to four-bedroom villas. It’s hard to beat an all inclusive vacation for the simple fact that everything you want and need at the resort destination is paid for before you ever leave home.