M&D Travel are based in the North East of England (Stockton-on-Tees). The organisation offers bookings for coach trips and excursions packages. They can put together packages based on customers preferences and what they have planned/would like to do. This can include transport, accommodation, shows, concerts, excursions, etc. (M&D Travel, no date).
There are a few reasons why it may be better to book a package rather than booking elements of holidays independently/separately. They are quick and simple to book making it less stressful. Customers do not have to use their own time piecing together all the elements, it is already done for them. This reduces the stress for customers, especially those travelling as a family, piecing together their own components can be stressful and time consuming. Another strength is that domestic packages often work out cheaper than arranging your own transport, accommodation, excursions etc. Packages have all this included for a reduced price because holiday companies usually offer group discount. Another strength is that packages usually come legally protected and secure. Package organisations enforce high standards to ensure the best experience. (Start Travel Insurance, 2023). In particular, M&D Travel have many regulations in place, one being that their drivers must be DBS checked. (M&D Travel, no date).
However, booking packages can have some negative implications, which can suggest it is better to book holidays independently. With a package holiday, there is little flexibility in desired travel dates. When booking independently, customers have the freedom to travel at a date of their choice that is better suited to them. Package holidays could potentially have inflated prices because of certain elements as part of the package. This can potentially be negative because customers may not be interested in those particular component’s. In this case, booking independently would be more convenient and better for the customer because everything they book will be everything they require as part of their trip. (Travel Republic, 2023).
References
M&D Travel (no date). M&D Travel LTD/ Travel Operators in Stockton-on-Tees. Available at: https://www.mdtravelcoachhire.co.uk (Accessed 24 November 2024).
Start Travel Insurance (2023). 7 reasons why package holidays are a great idea. Available at: https://www.starttravel.co.uk/news/7-Reason-Why-Holidays-Are-a-Great-Idea (Accessed 24 November 2024).
Travel Republic (2023). Are package holidays cheaper than booking flights and hotels separately? Available at: https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/blog/are-package-holidays-cheaper (Accessed on 24 November 2024).