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(23 Jun 2008)

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Despite the increasing number of travel sites springing up on the internet, around 30 per cent of holidaymakers say they are "dissatisfied" when it comes to booking online.

A new survey commissioned by Advantage Travel Centres revealed that 30 per cent of people ended up shelling out "more than expected" when booking a holiday online.

Advantage chief executive John McEwan told TravelMole that Britons should not rule out booking their holidays with an independent travel agent.

"Good independent travel agents have access to a far wider variety of holiday products than you’ll ever be offered in a typical web search. And added to that, you are dealing with experts who are trained to answer any query you might have to make sure your trip goes without a hitch," he explained.

According to the study, those aged between 16 and 19 were the most likely to make an online booking.

Advantage also predicted that the average cost of a holiday will rise by around ten per cent next year, due to increased fuel costs and the strength of the euro.

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