How TripsByDate Works

A simpler way to discover package holidays

Searching for a package holiday can mean checking different destinations and travel companies one at a time. TripsByDate takes a simpler approach: it brings holiday listings together and lets you explore them by departure date.

You do not have to pick a destination before you start looking. You can see where the listed holidays could take you on the dates available to you.

Step 1: Choose your departure airport

Select the airport you want to fly from. TripsByDate remembers your choice for future visits, so you do not need to keep selecting it every time you return.

Step 2: Click a departure date

The row of dates near the top of the page lets you browse holidays by departure day. Click a date to see the holiday listings for that day, or use All Dates to browse everything currently listed for your selected airport.

The dates shown depend on the holidays currently listed on TripsByDate. They are not a promise that every departure date or destination is covered.

Step 3: Compare the holiday listings

Each listing puts useful details into a consistent format, including the destination, accommodation, departure date, duration, travel provider and advertised starting price, where those details are available.

This makes it easier to scan different options without repeatedly learning how another travel company's website presents its deals.

Step 4: Explore destinations on the map

Prefer to look at destinations visually? TripsByDate also offers a map view, giving you another way to discover places with holiday listings.

Step 5: Check the deal with the holiday provider

When a holiday catches your eye, select View dealto follow the listing to the travel provider. Check the current availability, final price, what's included and the booking terms on the provider's website before making a decision.

TripsByDate helps you discover holiday options. The travel provider is responsible for the offer and booking information shown on its own website.

Why organise holidays this way?

Sometimes your dates are fixed but your destination is not. You might have a week off work, a school holiday to plan around or a particular weekend free. Browsing by date can reveal options you might not think to search for individually.

The aim is not to make holiday searching more complicated. It is to make the available listings easier to see and compare.

What is TripsByDate building towards?

TripsByDate's long-term goal is to bring together package holiday listings from as many travel providers as possible, displayed in the same straightforward format. Coverage is still growing; the site should not be treated as a complete list of every holiday available to book.

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