Is It Safe To Book Your Holiday Now?
As we hear news of more holiday firms in trouble many people are concerned about booking their holidays for next year. Is it safe to book up or should you wait to see who comes through the latest round of turbulence unscathed?
While there are major concerns about a number of airlines and holiday firms there are ways to buy now and protect yourself. There are a number of simple rules such as :-
ATOL Companies
Always buy your holiday through an ATOL registered company which will see that you are covered - at least for your flights home - if your holiday provider goes under.
Credit Cards
While it is vital that you check the small print of your credit card agreement, there are many in the market which will cover you for losses incurred when goods or services are not received for whatever reason. However, do not assume you are covered, check it out first!
These are just two areas for you to concentrate on if you are looking to purchase a holiday well in advance but you are far better to stick with well known groups. If a deal with a smaller firm looks too good to be true, it probably is - you have been warned!
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