Need advice on where to go on holiday this year and how to get the best value for money? Tune into our webchat with leading travel expert Simon Calder on 19th January 1:30pm
The January blues are with us, and all over the country people are dreaming of getting away from it all. Be it a chic city break, fun on the slopes or soaking up the sun, booking a holiday is a tried and trusted method of beating the blues. That said, with the current downturn coming on top of the usual January money worries you might be forgiven for assuming that people are prioritising holidays less this year.
In fact, according to research by Aldi Travel the majority of us are still planning to go away because in the end, a good holiday is crucial for maintaining a sense of wellbeing. What is now most important to travellers is value for money, and that means spending more time shopping around for deals and getting in the know about what’s hot and what’s not for 2009.
On hand to answer all your holiday questions in our webchat is leading independent travel expert Simon Calder and Sarah Butler from recently launched Aldi Travel. Simon and Sarah have the inside track on 2009 travel trends and will be shedding light on must-visit destinations and most importantly, how to get the best deals and value for money. They will also provide hints and tips on what to do prior to and during your trip to make it a break you’ll remember at a price you will love.
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Independent travel expert Simon Calder and Sarah Butler from Aldi Travel join us online at http://webchats.tv/chat/a_holiday_to_remember on Monday 19th January to discuss 2009 travel options.
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