If you are planning a Christmas holiday this year then you most probably will have already booked it. But for those of you looking to get a great discount, then booking later on is the way forward. Last minute holiday deals can offer you a huge saving on the overall price of a holiday but do often come with added stress.

If this is the first time you have booked a last minute deal then you need to make sure that you know what you are looking for. When you a find a deal, be sure to check all the small print to find out what is included in the price as it may be that you are expected to pay extra for luggage allowance and transfers to and from the airport etc.

Ideally if this is your first last minute holiday then I would strongly recommend just going for a weekend of a few days. This allow you to see what you can expect and what work you need to do i.e. organising documents etc. before you travel.