Author: Team@HolidayCurrencyExchange
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New flag for New Zealand
New Zealand is considering introducing a new flag in March 2016. Options were suggested by the public and 10,292 entries were received, these have now been narrowed down to just 40. The current list of flags that will go to a referendum next year can be viewed on the New Zealand Flag Consideration website.
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Is taking cash to Greece a good idea?
So, the UK government is advising that you take extra cash when you go to Greece at the moment. This is due to the ever changing situation i the country with regards to its financial stability. All sounds good, except this is assuming you have the means of getting the cash to take and not…
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Brits advised not to travel to Tunisia
The Foreign Office has just issued a statement advising against “all but essential travel” to Tunisia and is advising anyone who is currently there to arrange return travel to the UK. Anyone on a package holiday should contact their tour operator – Thomson, Thomas Cook and First Choice have said they will return people early.…
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Don’t be fooled by high street rates
This was the rate board outside a high street bureaux de change in central London yesterday: This compares with the best available rates online yesterday of:Euro – 1.401US Dollar – 1.57Japanese Yen – 1.92 The rates were good on the high street but not as good as online and also there was a minimum £1000 spend…
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Euro rate increase this week
The Euro rate has increase over the last week by just under 1%. The rate last Thursday was 1.3760 and today its at 1.3891. This means that £750 will get you an extra €9.83. We’re seeing an upward trend at the moment but the Euro is dependant on so many things so we’ll be keeping…
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You really do get a better deal buying Euros online
This morning we had an email from a customer who ordered £2000 of Euros on Friday that were delivered yesterday from one of the companies in our comparison table. Nothing unusual about that, hundreds of people donthat every week, however they was a convert. “I have always gone to the same place on the high…
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Travelling with a child who has a different surname to you
Travelling with children can be stressful at times, so anything that can lead to delay, questions and stress can make this worse. As with all things travel related, preparation and research can make life a lot easier. Lots of people ask questions about travelling with children on travel forums; Does my child need their own…
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How to get the best price on a Eurostar seat
The Eurostar is more popular than ever and with more destinations being added it will grow more and more in popularity. You can get a return Eurostar ticket from London to Paris, Lille or Brussels for just £69. A return fare to Bruges usually starts at £79. If you want to travel further afield by…
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Planned strikes by Spanish air traffic controllers in June may cause disruption
The planned strikes will take place on 8th, 10th, 12th and 14th June. They are planned to take place between 10:00 and 12:00 and then again each of the days from 18:00 to 20:00. At the moment it is difficult to say how this will affect flights, but some airlines will change their schedules so…
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May 2015 Euro rate roundup
The Euro rate is still better than last year but dropped on its peak earlier in the year. As of 1st June the Euro is currently around 3% lower than it was at the start of May with todays best Euro rate at 1.3579. This converts to you getting around €32 less Euros for every £1000 you…