Exact week families can bag 'affordable' summer break in school holidays Travel experts said that knowing exactly when to book can make all the difference when it comes to getting a budget-friendly break Exact week families can bag 'affordable' summer break in school holidays (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto ) Holiday season is on the horizon and many families are trying to secure their summer getaway. Travel experts said that knowing exactly when to book can make all the difference when it comes to getting a budget-friendly break. ‌ Skyscanner's latest Smarter Summer Report has revealed that more than three-quarters of UK travellers plan to take more holidays than they did last year. ‌ But they were also keen to get value-for-money, as a whopping 87 per cent said they'd be willing to change the dates of their trip if they could get a better deal. READ MORE: Greece travel alert issued by UK Foreign Office According to the Skyscanner report, the most affordable week to travel during the school summer holidays was the one beginning July 7. Article continues below On average, that was when prices were at their lowest, which is crucial information for those yet to book, The Express reports. In addition to being flexible with dates, 33 per cent of Brits said they were opting for destinations where their spending money would stretch further. Visiting somewhere new was the plan for the 44 per cent of UK travellers who said they were actively looking at destinations they wouldn't normally consider. ‌ READ MORE: Popular Majorca hotel evacuated as guests rushed to hospital To help in their quest, Skyscanner has revealed ten top-value destinations where return flights cost less than £106. This included Bremen and Baden-Baden in Germany, and Ouarzazate in Morocco. Article continues below Full list of Skyskanner's top alternative destinations to visit this summer: