Tip 8: Get your kids to get in on the saving

Give your kids a daily budget and let them know that when their money runs out there is no more.  Get them used to budgeting their holiday days too – including what snacks and treats they choose to include.  There may be one or two miserable days for kids who spend quick and regret long – but they will soon learn.  If you don’t want to suffer the lessons too – come up with schemes that allow children to bolster funds to make the day more bearable.

When you consider the average holiday for parents can easily cost £1500, it is important to try all the tricks of the trade to save some cash.  We hope that these simple tips offer you the chance to have more adventures with your little ones.