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Going on holiday? – Get a great deal on travel insurance

Families travelling abroad during the half-term holidays can make their money go further by following a series of cost-cutting tips.

According to Tesco Personal Finance, savvy travellers can save hundreds of pounds by taking some time to plan beforehand.

Rachel Cutler, head of Tesco travel insurance, commented: "Holidays don’t have to be expensive, with a little planning and some clever cost-cutting you can still enjoy a happy half term together without fearing for your finances – even during the credit crunch.

"One way to cut costs is to arrange airport transfers before travelling and to avoid exchanging money at the airport.

Holidaymakers are also advised to buy pre-paid international calling cards, rather than use costly mobile phones.

In related news, holidaymakers have been urged not to cut costs by scrimping on travel insurance.

According to American Express, those who cannot afford travel insurance should seriously reconsider going on holiday at all.

This article is brought to you by Go Travel Insurance – Specialist in travel insurance and holiday insurance

Going on holiday? – Get a great deal on travel insurance