Group holiday solutions

Have a great time away by keeping a few key things in mind

- ALICIA MILLER

Whether you're thinking of escaping with multiple generations of your family, or perhaps in a group of close friends, you'll save time and money - and reduce stress-with smart planning. Here are our tips for putting together a trip for a crowd.

Self catering vs hotels US

For groups, self-catering is usually better value. Not only because you can cook your own meals to save on eating out, but because the per-head cost is typically lower, especially for several nights. However, if you're planning on a hotel, and you ring them direct to explain you're booking multiple rooms, you can often negotiate a discounted price or extras such as free breakfast.

Agree on costs