Summer is finally here and as most of us look forward to enjoying a relaxing break, a holiday can also be a stressful time too.  Recent events have shown how unnecessary extra stress can be added to a holiday.

But while some of it is out of our control, there are also things you can do to minimise the stress of going away.

Thankfully travel journalist Simon Calder is on hand to offer his latest tips to holidaymakers.

So whether your holiday is staying close to home or travelling further by car, train, ferry or plane it’s not too late to be enjoying a summer break that is stress free too for you and your family and friends.

Watch the video here.