Taking summer vacations when the schools are out is a great idea to keep your family entertained. Getting away for some sunshine is a great idea, but as you may know summer time counts as “off-season” for many tropical destinations which means you’re also likely to find good deals.

Travel agents and vacation providers are always trying to tempt budget conscious travellers with low prices during the off season, and bloggers will often extol the virtues of travel at this time of year.