Booking a holiday can be an exciting and happy experience, with many people choosing to book their holidays or flights through a travel agent, or with an online holiday company. But while booking a holiday online can be a lot simpler than booking through a traditional agent on the high street, few people are aware of the potential problems of booking a holiday online. So with that in mind, here are a few tips that will help anyone who's thinking about booking a trip away stay safe online.

The internet can offer a great selection of holidays and deals to travellers, it just depends on where you look. So if you'researching for a backpacking trip to Thailand, a romantic getaway for two in Paris, or maybe cheap deals to Tenerife, finding the right site to best suit your needs is crucial. Take into account your age, as many sites offer specific packages and deals based on age and interests.

One of the most important things to remember when booking a holiday online, or buying anything else on the internet, is to always pay using a credit card. A credit card offers more protection than a debit card for consumers, as unlike a debit card, an owner of a cloned or stolen credit card won't be liable for any purchases or charges made while fraud was being committed on their account. Several well-known credit cards also offer extra identity fraud protection and insurance.

With so many holiday sites online offering discounted flights and hotels, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. So if you've found a site that offers some unbelievable discounts on your chosen holiday, do your research, enter their details into a search engine, and see what other travellers have to say about it. Remember, if a deal seem too good to be true, it probably is.