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Pound heading to all time low against the Euro
Is the pound heading to an all time low against the Euro? The media certainly is saying it will. With rates heading lower over the last few months some are predicting that the rate will level out at 1 pound to 1euro by the start of 2018. The pound has been getting you fewer…
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Sterling rate up and down
Since the announcement that there will be a general election we have seen the pound go up and down against all major currencies lots of times. It seems that at the moment everytime an MP speaks or the press implies that Theresa May is going to do one thing or another that the market…
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Malaysia Airlines offers full refunds
Malaysia Airlines announced this morning, Sunday 4th June, that it is offering a full refund to passengers who wish to cancel their flights to London within the next couple of days following the events at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night. The travel advisory published on its website says: Malaysia Airlines regrets the…
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Where is Marsa Alam?
Marsa Alam is a resort in Egypt which is growing in popularity, in part due to a number of UK operators stopping their holidays to Sharm el Sheikh, it will appear in more borchures over the coming year leading to more people wondering where it is. Everyone has heard of Cairo and Sharm but not…
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Thomas Cook cancel ALL Sharm el Sheikh holidays
Thomas Cook have made the huge step of cancelling all holidays to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypts popular holiday destination. They have removed all holidays from sale upto and including the summar 2018 season. They have started the process of contacting anyone who has a holiday already booked to make alternative arrangements. They will be…
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Euro rates hit 1.19
The strong pound has seen Euro rates are hitting the 1.18/1.19 mark at the moment. This means that changing £750 into Euros wpuld get you around €30 more now for your money than it would have a couple of weeks ago. The coming days and weeks leading to the general election on June 8th will…
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Summer 2018 holidays start going on sale
Thomson and First Choice launch their 2018 summer holiday packages tomorrow (20th April). They are promising great prices, free child places and low discounts. The rest of the details is being kept under wraps until they launch at 8am so we’ll be looking out to see how prices compare with this years offers and what…
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Buy before you travel
We always suggest you buy before you travel. It is surprising how many people get off the plane abroad and head straight for the nearest foreign exchange desk. Many of these now are also located in the baggage reclaim hall. They have a bit of a captive audience. You arrive at the airport. Do not…
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21% off of Airport Parking
Holiday Extras are running a promotion at the moment offering up to 21% off of airport parking. To book, click here. Up to 21% off Airport Parking, Hotels and Lounges** + Pre-book and save up to 60%* · Up to 21% off airport parking · 10% off airport hotels · 10% off airport lounges…
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Always check rate threshold
We always talk about getting the best rate ans most people will look at their favourite high street bank, supermarket or currency exchange shop first. Our comparison tables help you to see where they sit amongst the other providors too. However, it is always worth comparing what rate you would get if you go into…