Bargain prices can be found now for package holidays as the January sales for holidays are now on full throttle. You do have to do your homework before booking as prices fluctuate throughout the year so it's difficult to determine if a holiday is really a bargain and whether it is a good holiday at that. The package holidays with the biggest discounts will be locations which have changeable weather conditions, poor facilities and underwhelming hotels and beaches as well as for the periods during school term time. To get a great value package holiday you need to be flexible with your travel dates as well as willing to negotiate. Since competition is high, travel agents will be willing to offer discounts so arm yourself with as much information as possible in order to get the best deal. Many have price matching policies so if you have a preferred provider then doing your homework will pay off and allow you to enjoy extra benefits that agents offer to differentiate themselves from competitors. The top holiday destinations for 2010 for Britons have been predicted by many to be Turkey and Egypt because they are outside the Euro zone therefore our money goes that that bit further since we get a better exchange rate than against the strong Euro. The internet offers us a wealth of information, not only can we compare deals but look at reviews. There are many websites dedicated to reviewing holiday destinations, recommending places to visit when on one of the main package holidays and of course places to avoid. Travel agents will organise travel and sleeping arrangements for your package holiday and the hotel will offer tours however you can make the most of your holiday by researching what the best things to do are when you are there.About the Author: