While it's barely late January and summer appears distant, numerous Brits are seizing the chance to organise their getaways, as rates tend to be more affordable during this period.
With that in mind, travel guru andChannel 4's A Place in the Sun presenter Jasmine Harman has revealed a savvy money-saving tip for holidaymakers to consider.
Chatting to The Sun's TV Mag, the telly favourite disclosed that selecting a particular device for booking could massively enhance the bargains available.
She revealed: "The device you book flights on also has an effect on the prices you can get. If you're using a laptop compared to a phone, you'll get a different price.
"It's so much easier to do it on your laptop, but you'll get a better price on your phone! I think a lot of people will be impressed by the destination dupes too – where if you want one type of holiday but don't have the budget, there are alternative places to try."
Jasmine's guidance might catch some off guard, however, last year, a Which? travel specialist also clarified why opting for the compact gadget in your pocket beats the larger one sat on your desk.
Speaking on Which?'s official TikTok page, the expert said: "I would never book a hotel on a computer without checking the price on my mobile phone first.
"We slashed £270 off the price of an apartment in Amsterdam on Booking.com, and we saved almost £100 on a weekend in Florence with Expedia, just by booking a mobile exclusive."
Additionally, the travel expert advised against booking flights through online travel agents without first comparing prices directly with the airline.
She stated: "Although online travel agents appear to be cheaper, they tend to whack up the prices of extras, such as bags and seats. If you need those, it might be cheaper just to go with the airline directly."
However, whilst booking holidays via mobile phone might seem convenient, Which? has warned this approach could catch people out.
On Which?'s website, senior researcher and writer Trevor Baker cautioned: "However, beware when trying to book other kinds of travel by phone, such as flights and some cottage stays – as you could be hit with an unexpected fee of up to £50. It's a charge that's likely to particularly affect people who are less able to book online, such as blind or older travellers.
"If there is a fee for booking by phone, then always ask the call handler if that can be removed. In the case of a disabled person who's not able to book online, we think removing the fee should be a legal obligation."
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