If you're struggling to chooser from all the holiday companies desperate for you to book with them, and you want some guidance as to how to make the whole holiday process much easier, then why not see if this article will help?

1.    You and your family need to decide what do you want to do, and what sort of holiday you're looking for.  Do you want 2 weeks on the beach in the sun, a city break with lots to do, or something inbetween.

2.    Deciding when to travel is important too.  You might be restricted by school holidays, or the amount of time you can get off work, or you may want to go at when the weather is best, or when it's cheapest.

3.    One you've decided what you want to do, then you can start to decide where you want to go.  You might want to choose a Mediterranean country famous for it's weather and beaches, or an emerging eastern European country that is offering brilliant value for money. Alternatively, you might want to choose somewhere further afield, for a once in a lifetime holiday.

4.    There are lots of holidays to choose from, and it can be very difficult to make your mind up. No sooner will you have made your final decision and another option is likely to present itself.  Cheap doesn't have to mean best value for money, so you'll need to keep your wits about you.

5.    Your next conundrum us to work out whether it's better to book now to guarantee a holiday, or wait until nearer the time.  You might prefer the peace of mind, and enjoy looking forward to your holiday if you book it well in advance, or you might prefer to get a cheaper package, or a better hotel, if you wait until the last minute.

6.    Should you book online? If your holiday is relatively straightforward and you know exactly what you want, you can make substantial savings by booking online.  Booking from a brochure, or using a travel agent can make a complicated holiday much easier

7.     Don't forget to budget for travel insurance.  Unlike the UK, healthcare in many countries cost, and if you or your family need medical attention, it could end up costing you thousands of pounds.

8.    Should you trust the companies you've never heard of?  Unless you work in the travel industry, you can't be expected to know about every holiday company.  If an offer sounds to good be true, it might not be, but you'd be wise to do some research, and make sure it includes everything you need, especially if the price seems very cheap.

9.    If you want to keep the kids entertained, then you'll want to make sure that there are facilities for your children.  Perhaps there's a crèche or children's club so that they can meet new people, and enjoy different sports and pastimes, and really enjoy themselves.

10.    Don't worry about getting everything perfect.  There's nothing worse than a holiday that is planned with almost military precision.  Don't get too stressed if people don't want to do what you want to do, when you want to do it.  Relax, you're on holiday!

Now you know more about how to find the best value holidays, perhaps now is the time for you to find your perfect cheap family holiday.