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Choose destinations strategically",{"alignment":636},{"alignment":490},{"id":638,"type":485,"data":639,"tunes":641},"JUJ5U2YGiV",{"text":640},"Not all destinations cost equally. 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Bundle your bookings to optimise savings. ",{"alignment":690},{"alignment":490},{"id":692,"type":511,"data":693,"tunes":695},"jTg9pHzlqr",{"text":694,"level":265},"The practical money-saving tactics",{"alignment":696},{"alignment":490},{"id":698,"type":485,"data":699,"tunes":701},"qieW08Ri6d",{"text":700},"Beyond strategy, families who spend less tend to do these things:",{"alignment":702},{"alignment":490},{"id":704,"type":511,"data":705,"tunes":707},"RiaMty-4S5",{"text":706,"level":190},"Food and dining",{"alignment":708},{"alignment":490},{"id":710,"type":609,"data":711},"FYzU76Hzth",{"style":611,"items":712},[713,716,719],{"content":714,"items":715},"Stay in an accommodation with kitchens. Cook one meal daily. You'll save Rs. 3,000-5,000 (£30-50) per person daily.",[],{"content":717,"items":718},"Visit local markets for breakfast and lunch. Tourist restaurants cost 3-4x more.",[],{"content":720,"items":721},"Pack snacks from your hotel. 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Rest allows kids to recharge and saves on impulse spending.",[],{"id":742,"type":511,"data":743,"tunes":745},"1UGwnptsw9",{"text":744,"level":190},"Transportation",{"alignment":746},{"alignment":490},{"id":748,"type":609,"data":749},"v_7go2uJyq",{"style":611,"items":750},[751,754,757],{"content":752,"items":753},"Use public transport in well-connected cities.",[],{"content":755,"items":756},"Hire rental cars only when necessary, not as a default transport.",[],{"content":758,"items":759},"Look for multi-day passes for public transit rather than per-journey tickets.",[],{"id":761,"type":511,"data":762,"tunes":764},"hFwIgU2Q3b",{"text":763,"level":190},"Accommodation",{"alignment":765},{"alignment":490},{"id":767,"type":609,"data":768},"srs1lqEUdx",{"style":611,"items":769},[770,773,776],{"content":771,"items":772},"Off-season travel cuts costs 30-40%.",[],{"content":774,"items":775},"Mid-range 3-4 star hotels deliver the experience families want without luxury pricing.",[],{"content":777,"items":778},"Skip beachfront properties. 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person",[],{"id":879,"type":511,"data":880,"tunes":882},"9VVOSrfD6R",{"text":881,"level":190},"Step 4: Maximise your savings",{"alignment":883},{"alignment":490},{"id":885,"type":609,"data":886},"Cy5SBai2to",{"style":611,"items":887},[888,891,894,897],{"content":889,"items":890},"Book before 31 January 2026 for travel by 28 February 2026 to access partner-free or kids-free offers",[],{"content":892,"items":893},"Link your rewards credit cards during booking",[],{"content":895,"items":896},"Ask about group bookings if travelling with another family (additional discounts available)",[],{"content":898,"items":899},"Confirm what's truly free before committing",[],{"id":901,"type":511,"data":902,"tunes":904},"Mj6MF3MxJy",{"text":903,"level":265},"The technology that makes Double-Up Holidays work",{"alignment":905},{"alignment":490},{"id":907,"type":485,"data":908,"tunes":910},"669Q51WyY8",{"text":909},"You don't need seventeen apps and websites 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Limited slots exist across destinations, and these promotions don't last forever.",{"alignment":1006},{"alignment":490},{"id":1008,"type":485,"data":1009,"tunes":1011},"Z_AHZM5Bht",{"text":1010},"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fcontact\">Contact Alike today\u003C\u002Fa> to start planning your family's next adventure.\n\n",{"alignment":1012},{"alignment":490},"2.31.0",{"id":1015,"section":1016,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":1017},"6e173aa3-37ab-4f92-ab61-03a846f26b8e","ea0e9eb2-dd72-46b2-98ab-c00872e61c72",[],{"metadata":1019,"faqs":1023},{"translations":1020},[1021],{"title":1022,"description":23},"\u003Ch2>Frequently Asked Questions\u003C\u002Fh2>",[1024,1030,1036,1042,1048],{"faqs_id":1025},{"translations":1026},[1027],{"question":1028,"answer":1029},"\u003Cp>When should we book an international family holiday to get the best prices?\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Book 2-4 months in advance. Last-minute bookings cost 40-60% more. Early bookings (6+ months out) sometimes offer marginal savings but require certainty about dates.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":1031},{"translations":1032},[1033],{"question":1034,"answer":1035},"\u003Cp>What's the real cost per person for a week-long family holiday in Southeast Asia?\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Budget Rs. 1.2-1.8 lakhs (£1,200-1,800) per person, including flights, accommodation, most meals, and activities. Families with young children using promotional offers can reduce this by 40-50%.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":1037},{"translations":1038},[1039],{"question":1040,"answer":1041},"\u003Cp>How do we travel with kids without it costing three times more?\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Share accommodation costs when possible, cook one meal daily, use public transport, book attraction tickets online beforehand, and build in free time (parks and beaches cost nothing). The hidden costs appear when you don't plan. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":1043},{"translations":1044},[1045],{"question":1046,"answer":1047},"\u003Cp>Is it really possible for a partner to travel for free?\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Yes, if you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fholidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book before\u003C\u002Fa> 31 January 2026 for travel by 28 February 2026. Your partner's land package (accommodation and experiences) is completely free. You only pay for your own flights and their flights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":1049},{"translations":1050},[1051],{"question":1052,"answer":1053},"\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> How do credit card rewards actually work for travel? \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">You earn points on everyday purchases. These points convert to cash value (roughly 1 point = Rs. 1). You redeem them for flights and hotels. 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