When looking for a holiday you will want to get the best deal possible. This may mean to want to find a reasonably cheap holiday, or you may not mind too much on the cost but want to find a holiday that has a lot to offer in terms of choice of entertainment and food, offers all-inclusive packages or has great on site facilities such as a water park and spa.
One of the first places to look is online. Before you even step in to a travel agent, it is advisable to check online to see what sorts of deals are available and where you may like to go. You can look up the temperatures for that area for the time of year you are looking at travelling and also compare costs of the holiday should you chose to go a different day, often up to a week either side. You may find by travelling a day or so earlier or later you can save hundreds of pounds.
If you do decide to go in to a travel agents, I would always request that you have some time to think about it before you book. This will give you the opportunity to do some of your own research in to the areas and also check out reviews, which should always be looked at before booking any holiday.