At Virgin Holidays, we believe amazing service should come as standard. That’s why Virgin Holiday’s magic touches are made available to all Virgin Holidays customers – not just the VIPs!

We realise that you want to make the most of being on holiday, so we came up with Check in, Chill out, so you can check in for your flight without leaving the beach…or bar.  Airports are a drag.  The holiday only really starts when you get to your destination.  And if you’ve got kids, then airports are living nightmares.  So, to perk up the airport experience, we came up with the VRoom. And when you’re on holiday, you want to make sure it’s as good as it can be.  That’s where Virgin Holidays’ Concierge service comes in – a concierge actually tuned in to the buzz of your destination, not a guy in a suit on kick backs from rip-off restaurants. This belief is what sets Virgin Holidays apart from the competition. That’s why we actually encourage our customers to ‘Ask For the World’.

But how do you express that exclusive treatment in a single thought.  What do Virgin Holidays offer that no-one else does?  We think it can be described as…

“ROCKSTAR SERVICE”

It’s a level of care you’d normally associate with the glamour and excitement of the entertainment elite.  Made available to every Virgin Holidays customer.
 
The Rockstar Service campaign is the latest creative expression of this belief. With Virgin Holidays, you can rest assured that you’ll get intuitive, imaginative typically brilliant twinkle-in-the-eye Virgin service, every single time you travel with us.

Most people will do their search online and let me tell you, there are many choices for traveling that won’t cost an arm and a leg. No matter where you live, there are vacations that you can take that just are not as far from home as you might like. You might find a flight that is cheap and then stay in a hostel instead of a hotel. There are also ways to spend less money on a trip by not taking those tours but just relaxing on a beautiful beach to enjoy the scenery instead.

Knowing that this too shall pass and once again you will be able to plan and take that trip that you have dreamed of.  Maybe just take some time to compare prices online and do more research then you usually do. Some places will combine not just hotel stays and flights but add other activities for free as a way to get your business.

Many people enlist the help of a travel agent. This has it’s perks, as many travel agencies work directly with holiday service providers, such as airline companies, cruises, hotels and even tour guides. They are offered special deals, packages, and savings that you won’t find anywhere else. This applies particularly to last minute or early bird specials.

However, travel deals can also be easily found on your own. The internet has an endless library of free resources and search engines designed to help you get the lowest price. Compare airfare prices, bundle in a rental car and hotel, and receive special incentive offers all online for free. There are also specialty websites that focus specifically on last minute deals, where you can find huge savings on holiday package deals. Many of these packages include hotel, airfare, and sometimes a tour or other detail.

If you are doing a flight search, you often go straight to the comparative websites such as travelocity or orbitz. These sites are designed to do the hunting for you, finding all the major airlines and comparing prices on one page for easy choosing. However, there are some tips, or tricks of the trade if you will, to help you save even more. You may think that typing in your location and return date is all you need, but you can save even more if you take your time with the process. It’s not a well known fact that these deals can change every hour. Which means if you just hunt around long enough, you may come across one at noon that wasn’t there at 8am. It is important to check through out the day, and keep your eye open for the cheapest price. Doing this for a couple days will give you a good idea of the best price possible, so you know you’re getting the best deal.

One way to search for cheaper airline tickets is to check on early morning flights or after midnight flights. These are usually the undesired flights due to their schedule so the ticket price for them can be a steal. Being flexible with your time and your schedule can go a long way with saving money on travel expenses.

Shopping for airline tickets over the internet can also have its advantages. Most promos and packages can be found over the internet plus booking in advance would always allow you to grab great discounts on your tickets. Also, try to avoid summer months when you want to take a vacation because these are the months where airline tickets are the highest. Plus, summer months would bring a lot of people to the airports as well. This would not only cost you more money but the number of people who are travelling along with you can make things uncomfortable with long lines and long delays.

1. Set a budget for the whole trip- Although it appears to be a daunting task, planning for a budget can be achieved if you have the right motivation and a sound mindset.  If you are travelling for pleasure, make a list of the things you need to buy such as air tickets and such and a list of the things you want to buy and bring back from your travel then decide what you want the most to make sure you do not go over your budget.

2. Rid yourself of temptations- So you cannot help but go into stores and look around and it is understandable that you will be tempted to spend beyond your means. This can be avoided by bringing just enough cash on hand and leaving your major ATMs at home.  Also, bring only 1 or 2 credit cards, those that have very low credit limit.

3. Gifts are appreciated but not necessary- It is half expected by your family and friends at home that you will bring back something for them from your travel.  Think of presents that are cheap yet very useful.  Cliché as it may sound, the saying it’s the thought that counts will save you a lot of money in the process.