Category: Travel News

  • Currency of Japan – Japanese Yen

    The currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen.  Its currency code is JPY and the currency symbol is ¥.  It is used exclusively in Japan and no other countries.. There are 100 Sen in one Yen. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500…

  • Thomson now have Iceland as a destination

    So, Thomson (part of the TUI group) now have Iceland as one of the holiday destinations. They will be flying there from January to March 2016 in a new 6 week programme. Iceland holidays will include two excursions – Golden Circle tour and Northern lights hunt with three or four night stays available. They have some…

  • Currency of Iceland – Icelandic Króna

    The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic Króna  Its currency code is ISK and the currency symbol is kr.  It is used in Iceland only. There is no breakdown of the Króna. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: kr1, kr5, kr10, kr50, kr100 Frequently used banknotes: kr500, kr1000.…

  • Currency of Hong Kong – Hong Kong Dollar

    The currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar.  Its currency code is HKD and the currency symbol is HK$.  It is used in Hong Kong only. There are 100 Cents in a Dollar. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: none Frequently used banknotes: $20, $50, $100,…

  • P&O Ferries have a new 25% discount off bookings on their Irish Sea routes

    P&O Ferries have this great offer on at the moment.  25% discount off Irish Sea rossings if you book between 9th and 18th September 2015 for travel between now and early January. Full details below, and to book click here. Promo code: IS25R Travel Offer: 25% off for any customer that books directly with between…

  • Currency of Grenada – East Caribbean Dollar

    The currency of Grenada is the East Caribbean Dollar.  Its currency code is XCD and the currency symbol is $.  It is used in Grenada as well as Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla (UK Territory), Montserrat (UK Territory). There are 100 cents in a…

  • Currency of France – Euro

    The currency of France is the Euro (prior to the introduction of the Euro they used the French Franc).  Its currency code is EUR and the currency symbol is €.  It is used in a number of currencies in Europe.  There are 100 cents in a Euro. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes…

  • Currency of Egypt – Egyptian Pound

    The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound.  Its currency code is EGP and the currency symbol is £ or Pt.  It is used in both Egypt and the Gaza Strip. There are 100 Piastre in a Pound. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: £1, Pt1, Pt5, Pt10, Pt20, Pt25,…

  • Currency of Denmark – Danish Krone

    The currency of Denmark is the Danish Krone.  Its currency code is DKK and the currency symbol is kr.  It is used in Denmark, Faroe Islands and Greenland. There are 100 Øre in a Krone. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: kr1, kr2, kr5, kr10, kr20, 50 Frequently…

  • Currency of Canada – Canadian Dollar

    The currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar.  Its currency code is CAD and the currency symbol is $.  It is used in Canada and no other countries. There are 100 Cents in a Dollar. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: $1, $2, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢ Frequently used…