You don't need to break the bank to enjoy the finer things in life - you just need to know where to look. Here, we reveal how to live a life of luxury on a budget.

We revealed how some airlines use a 'no-show' clause to cancel return flights if passengers fail to board their outbound leg. Airlines claim this prevents passengers from 'gaming' ticketing rules.

According to a damning 75-page report by the Civil Aviation Authority, there are expensive hidden catches everywhere.

British Airways has been accused of acting like a 'budget airline without the cheap prices' after refusing a bottle of water to a 33-year-old mother who was breastfeeding her baby.

Daniel Lawson booked two single rooms at the Cabot Pollensa Park Spa in Mallorca on hotel booking site, Alpharooms, via holiday comparison site, Trivago, at the beginning of June.

Flight prices for Antigua and Brazil have seen some of the largest falls this summer, a new report has revealed - while Kiev has also seen a fall, and a boom in interest, thanks to 'dark tourism.'

The pound has now dropped to a six-month low against the euro and a two-year low against the dollar. And rates are likely to remain uncertain amid political and economic uncertainty.

The average cost of a family holiday has dropped by £76 with six out of ten popular holiday hotspots seeing a reduction in price over the last year, according to research by M&S Bank.

While soaring costs are well documented for people suffering from visible or severe illnesses a diverse group of consumers are suffering with illnesses largely hidden from view.

Unforeseen card charges have attracted criticism from a third of families travelling abroad this summer - with the average added cost coming in at a massive £120.

Jetting off for your summer holiday? Leaving your travel money to the last minute could cost you, so why not choose a no fee credit or debit card instead that offers you a better rate.

In the race to be named the most popular family package holiday destination, Tenerife has come out on top for the second year running, according to TravelSupermarket.

Research by The Mail on Sunday found that Airparks Drop and Go at Birmingham is a 14-minute drive from the airport, with buses only coming every 25 minutes.

Two insurance firms have revealed some surprising claims made by customers on their home insurance policies for thefts abroad.

Barbara Marriott, 56, was due to fly to the Playa Flamingo Beach Resort in Lanzarote at the end of August with her husband and daughter.

The best time to book flights for Christmas is 13 weeks in advance - the last week of September - as travellers will get the best price for both flights and accommodation, according to Skyscanner.

The Civil Aviation Authority is readying contingencies, which could include having to repatriate thousands of customers if the travel agent goes bust during their holidays.

Thomas Cook went bust this morning leaving an estimated 160,000 British holidaymakers stranded abroad and all flights and holidays cancelled. We explain what this means for customers.

Budapest came out as the cheapest destination for a city break with an emphasis on museums and theatre, while Prague and Warsaw came second and third according to the Post Office report.

As temperatures in Britain drop and the dark nights draw in, many will be dreaming of a warm destination they can escape to for a winter break. We reveal where flights have fallen most.

The yen has seen the biggest increase with 2019 sales rising 42% compared with the year before - despite sterling falling against the currency.

It may surprise some but Croatia, Malta and Lithuania are all holiday hotspots appearing on Britons' 2020 wish lists, new research has revealed.

After enduring a 12-hour flight delay returning from his daughter's wedding in Corsica, Bob Feltham was eager to claim the £1,335 his family was owed.

All inclusive holidays are becoming increasingly popular with a 28 per cent increase of families searching for the packages this year compared to last year, new data has revealed.

Hotel comparison sites claim to work with partners across the world to guarantee the best prices for your budget. But all too often travellers using the platforms are running into problems.

The main way we can cut down on our carbon footprint is changing the way we travel - if everyone made small changes to their holiday schedule, it could make a huge difference over time.

With political rows and the on-off threat of a no-deal Brexit, there's no guarantee what could happen to the pound between now and 31 October - or after that date.

Andrew Wylde and his wife Danielle, of Wallasey, Merseyside booked a one week holiday to Atlantica Holiday Village Kos with their six children in June 2019, hoping for a relaxing break.

The 71 year-old was told by the travel insurance firm that he would not be able to claim the money back as he had not informed it straight away of pending eye surgery.

Poor exchange rates are leaving travellers in a panic, resorting to buying currency at the airport. But the Mail on Sunday found holidaymakers would be better off packing their bank debit cards instead.

While the average price per person, per night for a short-haul city break in December is £180, this goes down to just £60 in January, research shows.

Exotic locations such as Buenos Aires, Enfidha and Doha all make the top ten list of faraway places that have seen the biggest drop in costs, according to new research from Skyscanner.

A Lastminute customer has voiced his frustration after the booking site charged him twice for the same holiday - and haven't refunded him.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised Britons against all but essential travel to mainland China. The new coronavirus has hit Hubei Province in central China hardest.

Holidaymakers who have already made summer travel plans are being urged to book any 'extras' - including airport parking and renting a car - well in advance.

If you were planning a relaxing gondola ride around the canals of Venice or a luxury cruise in the next few months, it is safe to say that your dream holiday is looking a lot less idylic now.

Funding the best travel insurance means combining the lowest price with top cover. Here's what you need to know and how to compare prices.

Holidaymakers have been told to avoid all but essential travel outside of Britain for 30 days. It means many Easter plans that were already looking precarious are now off the table entirely.

Forecasts predict a 28% reduction in global tourism in 2020, costing the global economy £2trillion, but the more long-lasting change could be to our holiday habits

Marian and John Vessey, face losing vast sums for nothing after being refused a refund for a £381 hotel booking while John and Gillie Coghlan had been due to tour Amsterdam.

Easyjet and BA passengers have been particularly annoyed after the airlines removed the option of a cash refund from their websites recently.

Millions have had holidays ruined after the virus outbreak sent the world into lockdown. Newlyweds Ricky and Victoria Lipman were told they must pay an extra £750 to rebook their dream honeymoon.

Most customers which used a third party booking site are being offered a voucher which they can redeem on the site in the future or the chance to rebook their flights for an alternative date.

For those who have decided to book a holiday for a future date, there will be some hurdles to overcome, as many of the top insurers have stopped selling new travel insurance policies.

Hundreds of readers have contacted us to complain major airlines are illegally withholding refunds that should be paid in a week.

The firm, which has more than 10,000 cottages on its books, instead wants customers to rebook the same property for a later date - and potentially be charged more.

News of her death was shared by her husband Duane Dog Chapman, who launched to fame alongside his wife on the popular reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Speaking outside his home in Hawaii on Wednesday afternoon, Chapman held back tears as he told of how he held Beth and called out Jesus' name as she asked him to repeat it again and again.

Robyn Ranford, 22, (right) from London, lost her mother to breast cancer (pictured together left). Her father told her not to worry about any hereditary risk as her 'mum' was not her biological mother.

Erika Zak lost her battle with colon cancer, even when a much-needed liver transplant had just come through to try and save her life. Her death came after she spent the last five years battling the cancer.