Best holiday deal 2025: Here are the key dates for securing your ideal trip
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If you’ve missed “sunshine Saturday” – the January date when thousands opt to book their summer holiday – fret not: there is still time to secure an excellent holiday deal. New guidance published by Vrbo, an online marketplace for holiday rentals, has identified three key dates that travellers should be aware of when planning a trip in 2025. Travellers seeking a longer stay or digital nomads can save an average of 10 per cent on selected weeklong bookings by using the “monthly discount” and “weekly discount” filters. “It’s a mistake to treat holiday homes like hotels,” says Melanie Fish, spokesperson for Vrbo.
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