Unless you know people who can provide you with a wonderful place to stay while abroad you will need to book a hotel. Several of the websites online today which offer hotels obtain their data from just a hand full of sources. One of the worst assumptions people make is that because many of the sites show no variation in prices that this must be representative of the market.

A way around being duped into following the market is to use lesser known comparison sites, such as Travel XL, or to use localised hotel finders i.e. if travelling to Athens you can use a site called Athens Hotels to look for hotels in the area. From comparison sites you can always contact the hotels directly and try to get an even better deal.

Finally, remember to get travel insurance. Be wary of purchasing travel insurance from the travel agent or website as you may find they charge more than the market price. The price variation when it comes to travel insurance is astonishing. Buy your travel insurance directly from Go Travel Insurance, AA Travel Insurance or the Post Office for the best deals.