You can save hundreds on winter sun holidays by travelling just after New Year’s Eve
HOLIDAY experts have revealed how you could save hundreds of pounds if you wait just a couple of days to go on holiday for some winter sun.
You could save up to £1,000 per person if you travel after New Years Eve.
Ian Crawford of Holiday Hypermarket explained that Christmas is the peak period, making it much harder to find a bargain.
It is great news for anyone looking to get away in 2020 without spending too much money,.
He explained: "Christmas is a peak period for the travel industry and even breaks that depart on Christmas Day can be expensive, but if you can wait for a few more days prices drop considerably.
"With this tip, couples can save hundreds of pounds per person – often more than £1,000 for two travelling."
Here are just some of the holidays you can book for a fraction of the cost if you travel a few days later.
Tenerife - save £1,000pp
A seven night holiday in Tenerife could be nearly £1,000 cheaper if you change your departure date.
For example, a holiday at the 4* Clubhotel Riu Buenavista will set you back £1,600 if travelling on December 29.
Book your flights on January 1 and .
The island has temperatures of 20 degrees in the winter, making it an easy winter sun destination.
Gran Canaria - save £400pp
Head to the Canary Islands on January 1 and you could save over £400 each.
Stay at 4* resort Labranda Playa Bonita Hotel, when travelling from Glasgow, and it will set you back £1,105pp if departing on December 30.
Wait two days and the price drops by almost half, costing .
Cyprus - save £600pp
Cyprus is another perfect destination for some winter sun.
Departing just three days later could also see you saving over £600 per person.
in Paphos costs £438pp when travelling on January 1 - the same break costs £1,087pp if you leave on December 28.
Egypt - save £300pp
A holiday to Egypt from London Gatwick could be much cheaper if you leave a few days into 2020.
A is just £534pp when travelling on January 2.
If you choose to travel straight after Christmas on December 26, this costs £851pp.
Dubai - save £800pp
Dubai is popular with Brits wanting cheap holidays and guaranteed good weather.
A costs £1,475pp on January 1.
Avoid travelling just a few days earlier - as prices are a staggering £2,277 on December 29.
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Skyscanner also revealed its list of affordable destinations for winter holidays.
However, January is often the cheapest time to go away with savings up to £300 per week compared to August.
You can double your annual leave in 2020 by using just 28 days holiday to have 60 days off.