Eastern promises
A wealth of websites dedicated to the Big Apple means you don't have to pay top dollar for your trip downtown
The scenic route
Laura Barton rides a bus up the east coast of Australia, taking in the Whitsunday Islands and a spot of white-water rafting
A flying visit
Low-cost packages don't always mean being trapped in a noisy, crowded resort. Escape to the unspoilt wilds of Crete, where vultures are more common than tourists
Franc exchange
Whether you want designer clothes, perfume or a nice piece of cheese, here are the best value places to go in the French capital
Cheap and cheerful
Ros Taylor looks at the best places on the net to find cheap holidays
Looking for ways to make your cash go further this year? Here are some suggestions to point you in the right direction