The credit crunch and the weakening pound have led some super-organised travellers to book over a year in advance.
Savvy British holidaymakers are saving money by booking their trips over a year in advance, the Press Association reports.
Following analysis of its own bookings figures, holiday firm Milestones said today that many people have already confirmed their plans for summer 2009, and are likely to benefit financially as a result. The recent weakening of the pound against the euro - which has meant that €100 costs over £80 - are thought to have led many to make the move.
In turn, the general economic slowdown has also eaten in to many people's disposable incomes, which has led some to look to save money on their holidays by planning for 2009 already. Moreover, Eurozone countries popular with British tourists such as Spain have also experienced their own downturns, and are suffering from rising prices themselves.
Matt Clapson, general manager at Milestones, said: "Many Britons have opted for a non-euro holiday this year because of increased prices, but we're seeing that they are not willing to do this for two years in a row. Bookings for popular countries are already looking strong for next year, with Italy doing particularly well."
He added: "This year, rising prices in continental Europe have to led to a surge in interest in non-euro countries such as Turkey."
