If you’re based in the Netherlands and looking for a great holiday getaway, it may seem easier to just go to the websites of the big airlines and pay whatever they’re asking. But in the Netherlands, just like anywhere else, sometimes it’s better to check around for a good deal first. My top two suggestions:

Kilroy Travels. Particularly handy if you’re a student, they provide both basic and flexible fares. The flexible fares in particular have great perks – a pretty rare bonus when shopping for airfare these days.

D-Reizen. If you live in the Netherlands, you’ve seen this chain. Skip the package deals – you’ll be on chartered flights that depart in the middle of the night and leave you at a crappy hotel full of Dutch tourists – but check out the airfares online.