After trying to book a trip to LA through a "travel price comparison" website, but with far too…read moremany options (I just want the cheapest flight that didn't take 3 days to get there!), I decided to head to STA to ask their advice. Well, the guy behind the desk was amazing! He literally asked me when and where I wanted to go, typed something into his computer, then literally seconds later, *PING!* he said "right, I can book you onto this flight, for this price, whatdayathink?" Wow. Quick and painless, I can tell you that, so I booked there and then. No fuss, no panic, no annoying questions (or popups). Thank you STA - I might even send you a postcard.

I've had a few experiences with STA travel over the years but none of which have involved actually…read morebooking a flight or holiday. No, I use them for travel insurance as it is has the cheapest rates going! Their 99p a day option covers the majority of your possessions (except sunglasses - do we lose them more than other things?) and the service is always brilliant. I have however nipped in to use their holiday planning brochures which are brilliant if your looking for a holiday in a quite little places yet to be touched by masses of tourists! I'm planning a holiday to NYC this summer and the rates here are second to none if you hold a matric card. New York for 279 quid! A serious bargain as a cheap flight outwith student travel is aroud 330. And with San Fran being only 369 its also worth a visit to the west coast of the north american continent! Round the world flights are also offered from 689 pounds with a flight from every major continient and a select flight within each one as well! Definitely the place to stop by if you're planning a trip with your pals or heading solo. You won't find cheaper!