Lastminute.com

Despite its name, Lastminute.com is not limited to late bookings: the European travel site sells holiday packages, hotels, flights, city breaks and some theatre and experience tickets for trips planned well in advance as well as spontaneous getaways. Flight-plus-hotel packages are central to its offer, and package holidays in some markets, including the UK, can carry specific consumer protections that standalone bookings may not. Its deals pages highlight discounted hotel and package prices, which suit flexible travellers who can adjust dates or destinations. As an intermediary, it passes on the terms of airlines, hotels and other suppliers in addition to its own booking conditions. Before booking, travellers should check the package protection that applies in their country, the baggage and transfer details included, and the change and cancellation rules for each element.