Best holiday ideas for travelling without breaking the bank

Aug. 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Australians looking for a great holiday are realising you don’t need to waste money on overseas escapes, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to holiday in Australia exploring our vast and amazing landscape. From the beaches of Surfers Paradise to the wine hills of the Hunter Valley, there are fantastic holiday deals for accommodation and plenty of tips to help limit your spending whilst still getting your “getaway from reality” holiday.

In a question posted to 500,000 Facebook fans of the daily deals sites LivingSocial and JumpOnIt, holidays in Australia were the preferred option for families and couples. The Facebook fans had plenty of tips to help make your holiday more affordable, “Do some research and wait for specials or travel at off peak times” or “Pack snacks for the kids and yourself so there is no temptation to pay for extras on your trip and ensure that you don’t go over budget wherever you travel,” says a Fan from Sydney.

“You don’t have to stay couped up in your accommodation, fearing you will break the bank. There are always sights to see and activities to do that are free or cheap, do some research before you leave, or ask the staff at your accommodation for the best deals around town,” says another Fan from Brisbane.

Among all great tips on how to holiday without breaking the bank, purchasing travel deals from online travel providers took a prominent place. A lot of Fans pointed at holiday deals as the best way to go about having a great travel experience at a minimum price.

Whatever your plan is to make holiday more affordable, make sure that you start your journey at Escapes.LivingSocial.com. LivingSocial Escapes always offer fresh and fantastic ideas for your next getaway or ‘nearcations’ helping you get out of your holiday rut. All travel deals are listed weekly giving you time to coordinate plans with family and friends.

Whether you will book for families or for two, you are sure to find the perfect travel deal on LivingSocial Escapes, you don’t have to leave Australia to visit some of the most picturesque scenes it has to offer.

“Time out with the family is special and LivingSocial Escapes make covetable travel destinations affordable for families. Each travel deal experience on LivingSocial Escapes is authentic, accessible and requires minimal planning,” says LivingSocial Australia and New Zealand CEO Colin Fabig.

More information on holiday deals by Escapes can be found at http://escapes.livingsocial.com/