How to Book Your Holiday Online

The summer's here and think about what to do on your holidays. But the search for a holiday somewhere needn't mean working up a sweat. Follow those simple steps to book your triip online.

STEP1

Decide where you want to go. The Internet is full of travel guides. Adventurous travelers, or those on a budget, can check out well-know guides like www.lonelyplanet.com or www.roughguides.com. Other places for travel ideas include Microsoft's www.expedia.com.

STEP2

Once you've found where you want to go, the internet is a great place to find travel deals. www.ebookers.co.uk lets you compare major airline prices,but shop around and contact the carriers directly for the best deals.Or check the last-minute deals at www.lastminute.com.hk -- for some cheap prices.

STEP3

Once you've found your dream ticket, it's time to buy online. Always use a credit card--that way, if your operatorgoes bust before you fly, your credit company will reimburse you.Book only at sites that offer Secure Sockets Layer(SSL) transactions. If you dont, it may void any protection you can expect from your bank or credit card firm.

STEP4

Forgotten anything? Get insured at www.columbusdirect.net. Check out the Foreign Office's advice to travelers at www.fco.gov.uk/travel. Answers to travelers' health queries are always available at www.masta.org. And don't forget to buy a paperback to read on the plane--choose one from the huge selection at www.amazon.com.