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A Place In The Sun star says 'youll get a better price' by booking holiday on this device

A Place In The Sun presenter Jasmine Harman has issued some guidance on how people can get the best holiday deals this summer, including making your booking on one device in particular

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Jasmine Harman (Image: Channel 4)

Although it is only late January and summer feels a long way away, many people are taking the opportunity to plan their holidays, as prices can be cheaper at this time of year.

With this in mind, travel expert and host of Channel 4's A Place in the Sun Jasmine Harman, has suggested that holidaymakers should consider one money saving hack.

Speaking to The Sun's TV Mag, the star said that booking on a specific device can dramatically improve the deals you get.

She explained: The device you book flights on also has an effect on the prices you can get. If youre using a laptop compared to a phone, youll get a different price.

Its so much easier to do it on your laptop, but youll get a better price on your phone! I think a lot of people will be impressed by the destination dupes too where if you want one type of holiday but dont have the budget, there are alternative places to try.

[A cheerful woman uses her smartphone to make an online reservation for her holiday trip]

The A Place In The Sun host recommended booking on your phone (stock)(Image: Getty)

Jasmines advice may be a surprise to some, but, last year, a Which? travel expert also explained why it was better to book on the smaller device in your pocket rather than the bigger one on your desk.

Speaking on Which?s official TikTok page, the expert said: I would never book a hotel on a computer without checking the price on my mobile phone first.

We slashed 270 off the price of an apartment in Amsterdam on Booking.com, and we saved almost 100 on a weekend in Florence with Expedia, just by booking a mobile exclusive.

Furthermore, the travel expert also suggested not booking a flight with an online travel agent without checking the cost with the airline first.

[Young couple relaxing on a hotel bed, using a smartphone and holding passports, happily planning their travel itinerary and sharing smiles filled with excitement for their upcoming adventure]

Other experts have warned about the practice (stock)(Image: Getty)

She explained: Although online travel agents appear to be cheaper, they tend to whack up the prices of extras, such as bags and seats. If you need those, it might be cheaper just to go with the airline directly.

Whilst it may be tempting to then book every holiday via your phone, Which? has also separately said doing this could trip people up.

On Which?'s website, senior researcher and writer Trevor Baker warned: However, beware when trying to book other kinds of travel by phone, such as flights and some cottage stays as you could be hit with an unexpected fee of up to 50. Its a charge thats likely to particularly affect people who are less able to book online, such as blind or older travellers.

If there is a fee for booking by phone, then always ask the call handler if that can be removed. In the case of a disabled person whos not able to book online, we think removing the fee should be a legal obligation.

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