Category: Travel News
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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…
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£20 Food voucher to spend onboard with P&O Ferries
Available on Dover, Hull & Irish Sea services (excluding Liverpool-Dublin). There is a free £20 food voucher available to spend when you book and use the code below. Code applicable for Short Sea & Irish Sea only: L.BREAK Use the code when you book your journey and select add-on meals. Well worth doing if you…
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General Election and Exchange Rates
There has been a lot of discussion about the general election and whether or not to buy currency today or tomorrow and how much it will be affected. The truth is, of course nobody knows. Particularly at this election as the result is too close to call and we could end up with a majority…
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Ferry services to resume between Florida and Cuba
This is excellent news for those travelling to Cuba and for Cuba-US relations. The Guardian has today reported that these services are set to resume. Image: “Cuba Dissident“. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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April 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 May the Euro is currently around 3% lower than it was at the start of April with todays best Euro rate at 1.3727. This converts to you getting around €32 less Euros for every £1000 you…