It is the peak holiday booking season as we look forward to summer sunshine. But first of all you need to make sure you get a great deal for your flight, hotel, hire car and holiday money. And as soon as you book you must protect the dream with travel insurance.

We tell you how to avoid being ripped off by hire car companies, which are the best days to travel, and how to avoid extra costs.

Avoid airport currency exchange bureaux and when abroad always pay in the local currency.

Read the terms and conditions before you book, highlighter pen in hand, so that you are not shocked by by the cost for extra mileage on your hire car and know that trying to return the vehicle empty is the most expensive deal.

Budget airlines are not always the cheapest and since Brexit passports expire sooner than you think. Check yours.

Holiday bargains are not always what they seem. But holiday memories are worth the prep.

Please send ideas questions, tips and warnings about rip-offs to Mrs Mean through the contact page on her website: www.mrsmeanmoneyshow.co.uk or to infomrsmean@gmail.com

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