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Budget and premium travel

Where to save, where to spend and how to get value at every budget.

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Articles on budget and premium travel

How to spend your holiday budget where it matters most, from one special hotel night to private guides, and where to save without noticing.

What shoulder season means, why it is often the best time to travel, and shoulder-season months for popular destinations in India and abroad.

When it pays to book a holiday early, when last-minute deals make sense, and how flights, hotels, visas and festivals change the answer.

How to decide between three-, four- and five-star hotels for each part of a trip, and why location and reviews often matter more than stars.

An introduction to India's luxury tourist trains, the routes they follow through Rajasthan and beyond, and what to expect on board.

What it is like to stay in Rajasthan's heritage hotels, from palaces and forts to havelis, and how to fit one into your itinerary and budget.

Practical ways to enjoy Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Cambodia on a budget, from transport and food to accommodation and timing.

Common costs left out of cheap holiday quotes, from resort transfers and local taxes to entry tickets and meals, and how to compare quotes fairly.

How group travel can lower costs per person, where the savings come from, what affects them and how to organise a group trip to benefit.

Situations where paying more for luxury makes a real difference to a holiday, from safaris and islands to ryokans and long-haul flights.

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