Discounted Summer Holidays: Do They Exist?
By Graham Baylis
So discounted holiday accommodation does exist, it is not, as some travel agents make only a myth, all you have to do is the research. Then again there are those that think that if its cheap it must be low-quality, this referring to the destination, the accommodation or both..
If you are interested in taking a holiday (summer or otherwise) and want to do it on the cheap, you are encouraged not to believe this popular myth. 
So to find these discounted holidays, all you have to do is a little bit of research, the internet these days being far the easiest and fastest (gone are the days when you had to sit  in front of Teletext waiting for the ads to rotate).  Once you start looking, you’ll soon see that discounted are obtainable, for even the most popular summer holiday destinations, this being thanks to the holiday package as well as online coupons, and the price reductions brought about by competition.
The package holiday is one of the most popular ways that you or your family can save money when taking a holiday, the packages available today covering huge numbers of resorts, theme parks, golf trips and of course beach resorts.  Some of these packages may even be all-inclusive or they may just cover the room / accommodation, together with of course the flight etc to get you there. 
In addition to the price reductions used to lure in additional holiday makers,  many popular holiday destinations also offer price reductions to families, even in some cases during the high season, especially if you book early, so instead of paying full price for your children, you may be able to receive a substantial discount. 
Online coupons are another great way to obtain a savings, with many UK newspapers and   holiday destinations offering both online coupons and offline coupons.  Internet users often have the option of requesting a coupon booklet, and sometimes they can even print them directly off the web.  The only downside to using coupons is that you must remember to take them with you, because without them, you may be required to pay full price.
But remember while discounted are obtainable, it is important to note that not all destinations can be visited for a low price, but despite what you may believe, many of the most popular holiday destinations do offer valuable savings, so do keep looking.
You can research for your discounted using a number of methods.  If you already have a holiday destination in mind, you can search for discounts being offered in or around your intended destination, using the power of the Internet Search Engines to find all the possibilities. On the other hand if you have yet to select a destination, you can search for broader terms like “discounted

A gift from Iona
Iona Flavell, aged 12, raised 175 sterling for the victims of the Asian Tsunami. Today (7th April 2005) she presented a cheque for that amount to Lt. Col Ian Joiner of the Aldershot Rotary Club which will be put towards the cost of the replacement fishing boats. The first boat will be named IONA in recognition of such a big effort from a young girl.
The School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (SEME) donate 6,000 sterling to Ex. Shrivenham Spirit
SEME are the training school for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) of the British Army. Earlier this year SEME undertook a rowing marathon to raise money for the victims of the Asian Tsunami.
MALABAR YACHT CLUB - new club facility
the club house for the MYC is now complete. The building has 4 good sized guest rooms each with a/c and on-suite bathroom. Pictures are in the gallery. Guests are now welcome - contact us for latest rates.
The Kondo Syokai Bouken Project gets underway with Exercise Shrivenham Spirit
the first UK Forces Adventure Training Exercise in Kerala (Ex. Shrivenham Spirit) is building a replacement fishing boat for the victims of the Asian Tsunami - reported here in the Malayalam Manorama news and here in the Hindu
Update on Asian Tsunami Boats
the first replacement boat for the Asian Tsunami is now out of the mold. Paid for by the Rotarians of Aldershot, UK, this is a 9M vessel. She will be named IONA after the 12 year old daughter of Lt. Col Alan Flavell who by herself raised nearly 200 sterling towards the cost. See here and click on Boats for the Tsunami link for pictures.
Asian Tsunami
following our narrow escape from the effects of the tsunami, Kondo Syokai is trying to help fishing families in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. See here for details.
ROSA in the News
Reporters from The Hindu (India's largest circulation English newspaper) and the New Indian Express visited Kondo Syokai today (26th November 2004) and were shown around ROSA, the Malabar Yacht Club's first yacht. Articles appeared in the press and on the web.
Ganso-Kiso
the "base" Gazelle from Kondo Syokai and the lowest cost of all the Kondo Syokai Gazelles.

In response to enquiries and suggestions the specification of Ganso-Kiso has been re-written. Now she really is a practical sail-away Gazelle for less than the price of a kit-boat. Ganso-Kiso is the door to the experience and benefit of journeying under sail.
First pictures of ROSA under sail
the first gazelle for the Malabar Yacht Club, ROSA, was sailed in the backwaters this week (17th October). This was simply to carry out a few preliminary checks prior to starting sea trials proper (scheduled for 30th October). It also provided an opportunity to get a few good pictures.
MALABAR YACHT CLUB
the first gazelle for the MYC is launched today 7th October 2004. The ribbon was cut by Mr David Pyle, Sales Director of Princess Yachts International PLC. This is a stunning vessel, the KS team have worked hard to get her ready for showing at the Indian International Boat Show this weekend. Pictures of the yacht can be viewed here.
SOUTH INDIA - Practical, Affordable, Yacht Ownership
for those of you who live in an area with cold and miserable winters from November to March this is just the tonic. Now you really can afford to own and keep a 50' yacht in one of the most fascinating places of the world - and at the same time escape the misery of winter.
The KS Boatyard is now able to offer wooden boat building

So you think all steel boats look the same? Think again!
the KS Boatyard produces an unbelieveable mirror finish using International and DuPont coatings.
Launch date set for Gazelle No.1
7th of March is the date that the first Gazelle will be put in the water
Auxillary Finalised
The decision was taken to fit the Simpson S 217 25.5 bhp diesel engine mated to a ZF 12M reduction gear as our standard item.
Boatyard Visits
Boatyard visits are also a great holiday opportunity - check out the Prospective Buyers Visit Package for more details and see the new images of the boatyard on the Boatyard Visit page

holidays” and see what you can get for your money. Whichever method you select, you are sure to find valuable discounts that can be used to save money on your next holiday.
Have fun looking and do enjoy your holiday when the time comes..

Graham Baylis writes on many subjects, using his work and life experiences to construct interesting articles, often with a different slant on life. When working with HotelshopUK, Graham puts forward thoughts on holiday accommodation etc, all with a view to making the taking of that well deserved holiday a little bit easier.