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Try a hostel

In recent years, backpackers have begun to ask for more from their budget accommodation. These days, everyone wants to travel with their cameras and laptops, while many look for just a touch of luxury on the road! And so hostels changed to give travelers what they wanted.
Which means that the days of bare bunkhouses have long been consigned to the past! Flock wallpaper, flat screen TVs and power showers are becoming the norm rather than the exception as Europe’s been hit by a wave of seriously swanky flashpackers’ hostels.
A hostel isn’t just a bed for the night, it’s a passport to traveling without boundaries or restraints. And pretty soon, moving effortlessly from place to place and hostel to hostel – blazing a trail of unforgettable experiences as you go – becomes the only way to travel.

Looking for that last bit of sunshine?

Use our pick of the best late deals to bag some affordable sunshine, even on a student budget!

To get the best deals from your last minute holiday search you need to be decisive and quick. When you start searching for a last minute deal you will be faced with literally hundreds of deals. To help you sift through to find the right deal and bag your bargain follow three simply rules:

Agree on destination - have a short list of no more than three places.

Agree on budget for the entire holiday: accomodation, flights, spending money and food and don't be tempted to spend more.

Decide if you are searching for a package or just flights - agreeing this upfront will help refine your search and save you loads of time.

Search for Packages:

Choose the full package to make your last minute deal easy peasy

Seach for flights:

Book just your flights and be a free spirit, or at least book your accomodation independently!

Holiday tips

Pick a good travel buddy - someone who wants to do the same things as you and won't get upset if you need some space every now and then.
For a budget holiday try booking a villa rather than a hotel and split the cost among a few of you.
Don't be fussy on destination if you want a last minute deal. If you want the sunshine at the right price you might have to compromise on location.
If you are going on a low cost airline on a last minute deal for a week in the sun - share a suitcase or backpack with a friend. That way you only pay for one bag in the hold.
Always be safe - budget travel does not mean taking unnecessary risks.
If you're going to Europe save hundreds on flights by taking a bus you can get to Paris for as little as £15
Take a bus to the airport, National Express can get you to an airport for as little as £1, or even better get family or friends to drop you off - just remember you'll have to return the favour some time.