FAQs

Whilst working as an independent travel agent, I began to notice a pattern. The deals available through the agent system were often limited, and the prices included commissions that made trips more expensive than necessary. By using online platforms like Skyscanner, Hotels.com and TUI, I consistently found better deals that could save travellers significant amounts of money.

It didn’t sit right with me to recommend these inflated prices, especially knowing how many people were struggling to afford their dream trips. But I also realised that not everyone knew how to find these deals themselves (or had the time to search).

That’s where our “DIY Trip Builder” came in. We make it simple by pointing you to affordable flight and hotel combinations, which you can book directly through trusted platforms. The best part? It’s the big companies that pay us, not you.

For those who want even more, our premium membership takes it a step further. Share your preferred airports and group size, and we’ll send you weekly emails with the best DIY travel deals handpicked for you. Our enthusiastic team of mums are always on the look out for the next best deal.  It’s like having a personal travel deal finder at your fingertips.

Our Package Deals are sourced by our regional mums who are spread across the UK. They have complete freedom to scour the internet and bring you the best value travel options they can find.

We are never provided specific deals to promote and all opinions are always ours. We share deals that we feel are great for families and excellent value for money.

Our DIY Trip Builder sources deals based on preferences and search criteria you feed in. Skyscanner is used to source flights, and this searches all the available options that would work for you. Hotels.com is used to find appropriate accommodation within a good location for the flights that we find.

Yes it is. There are smart ways you can book to receive the optimal financial protection. We cover this over on our financial protection page.

The basic flight price on budget airlines includes a randomly selected seat and a ‘Personal Item’. This is a rucksack or bag that can fit under the seat in front of you. (Check out our amazon shop to see the bag that we use). You will be surprised just how much you can fit into the ‘Personal item’. We have traveled for two weeks with just this, it is very doable and keeps the flight price much lower. We always encourage people to travel lighter in order to travel more sustainably and save money.

Airlines like Jet2 and TUI will allow you to take a carry on suitcase on board as part of the ticket price. Bigger airlines will include check in luggage. Always research what is included with the airline before adding additional bags. Many people assume they need a large check in bag, we have found it is rarely necessary.

We’ve developed a unique system designed to find the perfect accommodation for you, using a range of parameters to ensure the best experience. For every destination, we identify the most ideal locations, so you won’t risk ending up in the middle of nowhere (a common issue when chasing the cheapest deals!). We also filter out poorly rated accommodations, meaning every option we present has been loved by other travellers, giving you peace of mind for your stay.

By factoring in flight prices, we ensure everything fits comfortably within your budget, maximising the value of your hard earned money.

One of the biggest challenges of planning a budget friendly DIY trip is finding cheap flights only to discover that accommodation at the destination is really expensive. That’s where we come in. By analysing flights and hotels simultaneously, we make sure you get an amazing deal, without the hassle of hours spent searching.

The Holiday Club is our premium membership, designed for families who want maximum value and support when booking budget-friendly getaways. While our free Sneak Peek Membership gives you access to our DIY trip builder and a taste of our top deals, The Holiday Club unlocks so much more, including:

• Weekly personalised holiday deals sent straight to your inbox, tailored to your preferences

• One fully personalised trip plan per year, where we do the hard work of finding the best flights and hotels for your dream getaway

• Exclusive member-only discounts and tools to help you save money and travel smarter

• First access to flash deals and new features

• Priority support from our team whenever you need help planning or booking

It’s perfect for busy families who want to travel more without the stress – and save money while doing it!

Of course. We started this service to bring cheap travel to you all and will always have options for people who can’t currently afford the annual membership. Our free “Sneak Peek” membership allows you access to our revolutionary search feature to allow you to find the best flight and hotel combinations. Our blog will always be free for everyone to learn from.

Flight prices fluctuate often, the price you initially see is sourced from results acquired over the last few days. Once you have found the right deal you will have the option to click “Check live flight price”, this will then update the flight price to the current live amount. This may be slightly higher but is often lower than was initially shown. Once you have the live price, you can then go on to book or add the trip to your “Saved trips”. Premium members can then set price alerts to monitor and book at the right time.

Absolutely! Our goal is to help you travel more, and we’ve made our membership as flexible and risk-free as possible. If you decide it isn’t for you, you can cancel anytime through your profile area, ensuring your membership won’t automatically renew for the following payment. You have the option to sign up monthly, 6 monthly or annually.

We have always wanted the service to be accessible to everyone. We love what we do and simply want to charge enough to keep the service running. We want you all to love the website and get great value for your money. With the cost of living rising, we are passionate about helping you keep your travel as cheap as possible, so you don’t have to give up the great things in life!