Budget Travel

[Erdinger]

My wife and i went to Las Vegas four years ago on our honeymoon, we had a wonderful time and would dearly love to go back in September this year. Our budget is limited. What is the cheapest route, and is it better to book online directly with tour operators/hotels rather than through a high street Travel Agent? We live in Birmingham. Thankyou

[Cakeboy]

Look on travelbookers.com, opodo.com, lastminute.com and see how much they quote for what you want.

Then remember these numbers, or write them down, and go ask your local travel agent for some quotes.

In terms of flights, the only way to fly direct from the UK is with Virgin from Gatwick - I don't know about the cost, but going in September will be a lot cheaper if you can avoid the first week which is still considered the summer season.

There's all sorts of connections you can do if you want to try and fly from Birmingham to the US, but you'd need to look for that one yourself.

[Cakeboy]

Forgot to add, booking with a travel agent is easier and you're covered under their guarantee, but you'll pay more as they charge a fee on top of the actual price.

I'd book direct with an airline and then direct with a hotel in Vegas - they all speak English so it shouldn't be too hard to sort out

[~max~]

Hiya! I wish I could go too!

Check this website, a mine of information from people wanting to go and people who have been! And all on a budget, mostly.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread .html?t=653895

[Erdinger]

Thanks to you both for your answers, very helpful.......