Category: Travel News

  • Virgin Atlantic Sale NOW ON

    Virgin Atlantic currently have sale fares now available to Africa, Asia, Caribbean and USA. Connections are available from from Aberdeen and Edinburgh, via London Heathrow and direct from Manchester and Glasgow to destinations worldwide. Book by 22nd April 2014 – view all Virgin Atlantic sale fares.

  • The pound hits four year high against US dollar

    The pound has hit its four year high against the dollar – which means its a fantastic time to order US Dollars if you need them soon.  At the moment the best rate online is US$1.6555 to the £1. To compare the best rates online at the moment for your US dollar exchange click here.

  • Easter in Paris

    The Eater weekend is coming up and many will be heading to Paris this weekend.  There is plenty to do and see. Whether you are travelling by Eurostar or flying then you will be in store for a good time and at least the weather looks good at a steady 18 to 20 degrees throughout.…

  • King’s Day (Koningsdag) – 26th April 2014

    King’s day, Kingsday or Koningsdag is one of the national holidays in the Netherlands.  Its a day when the Dutch celebrate the birthday of the King of the Netherlands. The colour orange is everywhere!  Everywhere in the city you’ll see orange banners, orange food, drink and people dressed in Orange! Its a massive event and…

  • Sharm El-Sheikh Weather, Egypt

    Todays weather in Sharm is 27degrees and sunny – it looks great for anyone heading over there. Make sure you take a few Egyptian Pounds or US Dollars with you if you’re heading over in case you need to cash to spend or use for tips.  Rates are looking good at the moment USD at…

  • Current weather in Marmaris

    Many people will be heading to Marmaris, a very popular tourist destination in Turkey over on the next couple of weeks.  At the moment the weather is hovering around the 20 degree mark.  It will only get hotter as the summer approaches and its certainly set to remain dry. Check out the current forecast here.…

  • UK schools spring break

    Lots of school have their spring break at the same time this year. Monday 7th April 2014 to Monday 21st April 2014 If you’re going away during this time and need money for your travels then make sure you compare with us before you travel and don’t leave it until you get the airport to…

  • Holiday Money Collection at the airport

    Following our previous posts about not waiting until you get the airport to buy your travel money, but instead compare your holiday exchange rates online and buy holiday money online beforehand we thought it’d be useful to also point out that some companies offer reserve and collect. A number of the online suppliers who have…

  • Should you buy Euros before you get the Airport

    Absolutely YES! You should always buy before you get to the airport, the rates are usually much better.  Even still buy them online and with most suppliers you will get your holiday cash the next day via recorded delivery. Check out the current best Euro rates for your holiday cash with Holiday Currency Exchange.

  • UK Public Holidays 2015 – UK Bank Holidays 2015

    Here are a list of next years UK bank holidays to help you plan: 1 January Thursday New Year’s Day 3 April Friday Good Friday 6 April Monday Easter Monday 4 May Monday Early May bank holiday 25 May Monday Spring bank holiday 31 August Monday Summer bank holiday 25 December Friday Christmas Day 28…