In previous years, by the time we reached this point in the summer season, you'd probably have been jetting off on a holiday booked many months ago. But recent surveys suggest that 2026 holidaymakers are holding out for a bargain. 

Regardless of which school you fall into, Irish Independent travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile has plenty of suggestions for how you can make the most of your holiday budget.

From mini bars and boat tours to musical rickshaws in NYC, Pól tells Money Talks host Katie Byrne how to avoid some common travel rip-offs.

The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product

Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Pól Ó Conghaile

Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

In previous years, by the time we reached this point in the summer season, you'd probably have been jetting off on a holiday booked many months ago. But recent surveys suggest that 2026 holidaymakers are holding out for a bargain.&nbsp;
Regardless of which school you fall into, Irish Independent travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile has plenty of suggestions for how you can make the most of your holiday budget.
From mini bars and boat tours to musical rickshaws in NYC, Pól tells Money Talks host Katie Byrne how to avoid some common travel rip-offs.
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product
Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Pól Ó Conghaile
Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

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