The internet is becoming an increasingly popular way of booking holidays as people become more confident about buying online. But taking responsibility for buying a holiday online also means it is important to make sure you are buying from a reputable travel company.

Buying online also means paying online using a debit or credit card. If this is the case, make sure the URL address begins with https where ‘s’ stands for secure. Also, always read the terms and conditions before booking. This often takes a long time but it is essential to avoid any issues later on.

Likewise, keep copies of the booking confirmation so you have evidence of what you have bought. Finally, when booking it is always advisable to have travel protection or insurance which can be the difference between mishap and disaster. It can help in case of travel cancellation, lost luggage, foreign medical problems and other unexpected circumstances.