Introduced more than a decade ago, online travel guides have become a popular one-stop solution for UK residents who are considering a trip. From shopping to hotels to restaurants to activities, a reputable travel guide can help you plan your holiday from beginning to end. More importantly, perhaps, they can help travellers save money.

How do they this? Well, for one thing they offer price comparisons of airfares, hotel and car rental services for nearly any city in the world. A good guide will also include reviews and links to currency exchange brokers, so you can trade in your pounds for euros or dollars before you leave for the airport.

Of particular interest to many tourists in these difficult economic times are bundle deals. A bundle deal is when an airline, hotel and car rental agency gets together and offers customers good discounts if they buy all three services at once. Bundle deals are often easier to find when travel declines.

However, it is important to note that the earlier you purchase a bundle deal the cheaper it will be. On average, the best deals can be found a month or more before your departure day. If you wait until the last minute, you should not expect to save much on a bundle.

After you have taken care of travel and hotel accommodation, guides can help you review local activities, museums and restaurants. Plan as much or as little of your trip as you desire.