The Cheapest way to Holiday in Florida

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Getting the best a package holiday deal may not seem as straightforward as you might think.  Although it is highly convenient just to search on the internet for a "Florida package deals" for example and then pick one from a provider or broker, you may not be getting the most suitable holiday or at the lowest possible price.

Often instead of opting for a "pre packaged" holiday where the elements of the trip are decided by the vendor, it can be much better to pick and match the different elements yourself.   For example your holiday could be made up of a flight, hotel, transfers and tickets for visitor attractions.  Not only can it be beneficial to choose these items yourself, it could also work out cheaper.  Some operators may even mark up certain items or not give you the best price possible.  So instead of searching for a package deal as a whole, try searching for "Cheap Florida Villas" and book your accommodation separately.

You should also consider which elements of your holiday are most important to you and how much of your budget you which to apportion to them.  A night flight from the UK might be the default offering from a package holiday operator, but may not suit all travellers as (a) they have to travel a long way to the airport or (b) they have young children for example.  In this respect you may want to pay a bit more for a flight that departs during the day.  Equally you could be content with a night flight but rather pay a bit more for a nicer hotel.

An additional reason why a DIY package holiday could benefit you is if you plan to go away for another other length of time than the standard 7,10 or 14 days as this is what pre package holidays tend to cater for.

When you book the individual elements you also have more leverage in bargaining the price down.  A package holiday when bought as one will almost always have set fees within it that have been agreed by the operator between and the other parties such as the airlines and hotel owners.  If you book these yourself you can negotiate a lower rate for each part of your holiday.  And don’t be afraid to haggle, the travel industry is in dire need of new passengers due to global economic slowdown and rocketing air fuel prices.  There are plenty of "Cheap Florida Holidays" to be had!