• Plane tickets – use your favourite flight search engine. If you don't have a favourite, try kiwi.com.
• Car rental – there are several reputable car hire companies at Edinburgh Airport. If you don't have a favourite, try AVIS. Consider getting full car insurance – in the UK they drive on the left, plus some of the local roads are very narrow. Get a comfortable car, after all you will be using it a lot, so convenience is paramount. BEWARE of mileage restrictions – choose a no-restriction offer or your rental may become more expensive.
• Accommodation – there are a number of accommodation options on the Isle of Skye. However, not an infinite number, so the earlier you book, the more choice you will have.
• Prices in the destination – standard prices. The only thing that may surprise you are the relatively high prices for parking.
• Money exchange – no need to change money, most places accept credit cards. Alternatively, withdraw money from an ATM at an established bank
• Calling and data – The UK is not a member of the EU, check with your operator for call and data terms. WiFi is common in hotels and restaurants and is free.
• When to go – due to its overwhelming popularity, choose spring or autumn. In the summer months, it can be very difficult to get around by car on the narrow roads – the traffic is simply too heavy and it's easy for your holiday to turn into a road horror and stress about finding a free parking space.
Niky Malečková