If your reception-age child is starting school this September, you’ve probably shuddered at the thought of half term price hikes, inflated airline prices and packed resorts with limited availability. So will you ever travel for a reasonable price again?

According to Mercedes Zach, travel expert at ASAP Tickets: “In general, airfares for popular flight routes during the busy holiday and school break season can be up to 50%, or even more expensive, compared to other periods of the year.” But it’s not all bad. “While some of the most popular destinations will inevitably see a rise in price over the school holiday period, there are still plenty of great deals to be found,” reassures Kelly Cookes, chief commercial officer of The Advantage Travel Partnership.

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