Here’s what most families don’t realise about summer holiday savings: the biggest costs aren’t the flights or hotels, it’s everything else. The meals out, the theme park tickets, the “we’re on holiday” shopping sprees, and those endless ice cream purchases that somehow add up to more than your accommodation.
After watching 3.5 million World Privilege Plus members save on their family breaks, here are some of the insider tips that turn ordinary families into summer savings experts. And the best part, they’re simple switches that most people never think to make.
Why Traditional Holiday Savings Advice Falls Short
Every travel blog tells you to book flights early and compare hotel prices. But here’s what they’re missing: the real money drain happens during your holiday, not before it.
Take the Tibbett family from Manchester. They saved £200 on their week in Cornwall by booking early, then spent £150 more than planned on their first day because they hadn’t sorted their everyday holiday expenses. Sound familiar?
The travel industry has trained us to focus on the big-ticket items while ignoring the everyday spending that can derail most family budgets.
The Summer Savings Strategy That Works
Smart families don’t just book their holidays, they pre-save on everything they’ll need whilst they’re away. Here’s the insider approach:
Before You Leave: The Pre-Holiday Savings Blitz
- Food & Dining (Average family saves: £80-120 per week)
- Stock up on snacks and drinks using grocery discounts; those £3 theme park bottles add up fast
- Pre-book restaurant meals through dining offers rather than deciding on the spot
- Download food delivery apps with member discounts for those “can’t be bothered to cook” nights
- Entertainment & Days Out (Average family saves: £60-200 per week)
- Book theme park tickets, cinema trips, and attractions in advance with member pricing
- Download streaming service trials and offline content for travel days and quiet evenings
- Holiday Shopping (Average family saves: £50-150 per week)
- Pre-order holiday clothes, swimwear, and sun cream using fashion and health discounts
- Stock up on travel-sized toiletries and essentials rather than buying overpriced items
- Get your beach toys, games, and entertainment sorted before you leave
Real Family Savings: The Numbers That Matter
The Simpson family from Birmingham saved £847 on their two-week Spanish holiday by using this approach:
- Flights & Hotels: £180 saved through travel booking discounts
- Meals & Dining: £245 saved using restaurant and grocery offers
- Activities & Entertainment: £312 saved on theme parks, attractions, and family experiences
- Shopping & Essentials: £110 saved on holiday clothes, sun cream, and souvenirs
Total saved: £847 on a £2,400 holiday budget, that’s more than a third off their costs.
Why This Works
When you’re on holiday, you want to enjoy yourself, not spend time researching deals. Pre-arranged discounts that work instantly at the checkout mean you save money without sacrificing the holiday experience. No points to track, no apps to remember, no delayed rewards. Just immediate cash savings on everything you were going to buy anyway.
The Categories That Make the Biggest Difference
1. Dining Out: With access to over 1,000 restaurants and food delivery discounts, families typically save £20-35 per meal when eating out. Over one week, that’s £140-245 back in your pocket.
2. Family Attractions: Theme parks, zoos, and tourist attractions often have the biggest markup. Member-only pricing on over 10,000 experiences means families save £15-50 per person, per attraction.
3. Holiday Shopping: From beachwear to souvenirs, holiday shopping creeps up on every family budget. With over 3,000 fashion and retail discounts, you can indulge without the guilt.
The Summer Holiday Challenge: Save Your WPP Membership Cost in One Week
Here’s a challenge for families heading off this summer: see if you can save your entire £29.99 annual membership cost in just one week of holiday spending.
Easy wins to hit £30:
- One family meal out with dining discount: £15-25 saved
- Theme park or attraction tickets: £10-20 saved per person
- Holiday clothes shopping: £10-30 saved
- Travel booking (flights/hotels): £20-50 saved
Most families hit this target before they even head off on their holiday!
Why Smart Families Choose World Privilege Plus for Summer Savings
WPP delivers instant savings when you need them most, at the checkout, before and during your holiday. With over 3.5 million families already saving on their summer breaks, it’s not a trial; it’s a proven system that works.
Your summer holiday is already planned. Your savings shouldn’t be left to chance.
Join World Privilege Plus today and start pre-saving on your family’s summer holiday. At £29.99 for the year, most families save their membership cost on their first day away. [Insert Join Today link]