You have made the decision to spend your hard-earned cash on a family holiday but is it better to take advantage of the great family deals on offer if you book online, or is it wiser to pay a visit to your local travel agent and discuss your requirements face to face with a travel adviser.

Searching for a holiday and then booking online has many advantages. You do not feel pressurised into making a decision immediately, but can take your time, looking at traveller reviews and browsing different websites for the best deal. Some sites offer flash sales where for a limited time holiday prices are slashed often resulting in great savings on the cost of your holiday.

However, you may find that you cannot easily create a bespoke holiday online especially if your family has particular needs i.e. if someone in your party has limited mobility. This is when the advice and expertise of a travel agent can help. These advisers are trained to offer you the best possible holiday for your budget and often have personal experience of the locations on offer. Although the cost of your holiday may not be as cheap, the value for money will definitely be better.