If you’re looking to book a  holiday, then saving money is always a bonus. Costs can quickly add up between flights, accommodation and of course, activities.

However, if you want to save some money, there’s a great way to book your hotel that can save you hundreds. Hotels are one of the priciest parts of a holiday, with UK travellers now spending around £92 per night on domestic overnight trips on average. If you want to stay in a big city, that cost can skyrocket even higher. 

In London, for example, recent industry data shows average room rates pushing towards the £200-a-night mark.

However, experts at Webpop design, have revealed a simple hack that can save your precious cash. When you’ve decided where you want to book, clear your browser cookies and cache or use a private window, then search again.

The resulting price can be significantly lower.

This is because booking sites use dynamic pricing and tailor your results to what they know you’re looking for. 

By wiping your cache and cookies you give yourself a clean slate to search from, free from dynamic pricing. 

There are also certain times of day which are better for booking holidays – for example, Tuesdays are likely to have lower prices. This is because the weekend rush is over, and  there is often more availability.

Sites will also be seeking to fill any remaining slots quickly. And booking sites are looking to fill up their remaining hotel stays – fast. 

When it comes to when to take your holiday, Sunday to Thursday stays will be cheaper as they skip the weekend surges and will likely be at a reduced rate. So if you’re not fussed about missing a weekend in your dream destination, try to book your accommodation between these days.

Travellers from the UK are turning their attention to Lombardy, a northern Italian region producing some of Europe’s finest sparkling wines at a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Just a two-hour flight from Britain, the area offers a mix of world-class vineyards, lakeside scenery, and affordable luxury.

At the heart of Lombardy’s wine scene lies Franciacorta, a small but prestigious zone between Milan and Lake Iseo. The region is renowned for its sparkling wines made using the same “traditional method” employed in France’s Champagne region, where the second fermentation takes place in the bottle.

Despite sharing this time-consuming process, Franciacorta wines are typically far cheaper, often costing half as much as comparable Champagne labels.

Travellers can fly from London to Milan Bergamo, Linate, or Malpensa airports in around two hours, with easy rail and road links to Franciacorta.

The area offers rolling vineyards, historic towns, and gourmet dining, all set against a backdrop of the Italian Alps. Visitors can tour family-run wineries, sample local vintages, and enjoy regional cuisine featuring fresh pasta, lake fish, and artisanal cheeses.

Wine experts often point to the region’s unique combination of mineral-rich soils, cool climate, and careful production techniques as key to the quality of its sparkling wines.

The area produces a range of styles, from crisp, dry Brut to more rounded Satèn varieties, and exports continue to grow as international recognition builds.

Lombardy’s appeal extends well beyond wine. The region is home to Lake Como, Bergamo, and Milan, offering culture, architecture, and outdoor activities that make it a versatile destination.

Its proximity to the UK and reputation for good value have made it increasingly popular with visitors seeking an authentic alternative to France’s more commercialised wine regions.

For travellers looking to enjoy sparkling wine experiences without Champagne prices, Lombardy, and particularly Franciacorta, is emerging as one of Europe’s most inviting and affordable options.

A budget airline has launched two new destinations from a UK airport to two major European cities. EasyJet has begun its flights to Munich in Germany and Zurich in Switzerland.

The first flights from Bristol Airport took off on October 26 and 29, respectively. These new flights from the airport start at £23.99 one-way, with the Munich route operating three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) and the Zurich route operating twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday) over winter.

Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to have launched the first flights on two of our new winter routes from Bristol Airport to Munich and Zurich providing both our business and leisure travellers in the South-west with direct connections to both cities. We continue to grow and invest in Bristol and are committed to providing our customers in the South West with even more choice, connectivity, and great value fares for our business and leisure travellers alike.”

Similarly, Rupert Lawrie, commercial director at Bristol Airport, said: “It’s great news for Bristol Airport to be able to offer this new route into Germany. easyJet is the only airline to offer flights to Munich and with such good travel options it should appeal for both business trips and long weekends.

“Customers can also benefit this winter with regular flights to Zurich, which is perfect for the ski season or business meetings, as well as soaking up Swiss culture.”

This announcement follows the airline’s announcement that it will be launching two new routes from Bristol Airport, starting in June 2026, to Reus in Spain and Thessaloniki in Greece.

EasyJet is also introducing a direct route from Manchester to Ljubljana in Slovenia twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday). Another route to the Slovenian city will launch in Edinburgh next year.

Last week, the airline launched its new flights between Aberdeen and Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, which will run twice a week starting at £29.99 one-way.

This is the first flight to go between the two cities since Air France axed the route in 2020. The company cancelled half of its flights due to Covid travel restrictions.