To travel well on a budget can mean hours spent digging for deals, scanning for discount codes and researching bland round-up lists of affordable package holidays. It's time most of us don't have and requires patience few of us can muster. It was a relief to discover Chelsea Dickenson @cheapholidayexpert on TikTok, above right and inset, where she entertains and informs her 40K followers with hacks, tips and tricks on everything from how to find the cheapest night in a hotel to how to get a free flight upgrade.
Far from a chore, for her, sniffing out a bargain is the ultimate buzz. "There is no better feeling," she says.
Chelsea's challenge
It all started in 2017, when Chelsea came across a study which said the average Brit spends £3,400 per year on holidays. She decided to set herself a challenge: she would go on 10 holidays for half the cost.
She set herself rules to make it more challenging. She had to visit at least three continents, two trips had to be long holidays, and she must fly business class once. "It was really good because you often see and hear about travel hacks but how often do you actually make yourself do them? It kickstarted this whole thing." So how did Chelsea manage to do it - and can you use some of her tips to travel for less in 2023? Read on for her top cheap holiday hacks...
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