When my flight from London to New York was cancelled, I was rebooked on a flight the following day, from a different airport. On my return, I claimed compensation for the cancellation. I’m sharing how I did this here, in case it’s helpful for you. This is what happened. The closer it got to our […]
10% airport parking discount
Do you drive to the airport when you travel? If so, how do you book your parking? When I flew from London Gatwick to Copenhagen for a weekend trip with my husband recently, I booked our parking through SkyParkSecure. We had an early morning flight and so I was looking for a meet and greet […]
How to save money on a city break
Some of the most popular city destinations in the world are also some of the most expensive for travellers. The UBS 2015 Prices & Earnings Index compared the cost of an overnight stay for two people in 71 cities around the world. It seems that the most expensive city to visit is Zurich, followed by […]
How to use credit cards when travelling
Credit cards can be extremely useful when you’re travelling – as long as you ensure that you pay off the credit card balance in full every month. This is really important because if you don’t pay what you owe each month then you’ll end up being charged high levels of interest. The best way to […]
How to save up for holidays
Family holidays can be expensive, especially if you have school-age children and can only go away during the school holidays (you can read my posts about the current UK term-time holiday regulations here and here). There are various ways which can help to reduce the cost of family holidays, including camping, home swapping and working […]
Using reward credit cards for travelling
If you’re saving up for a trip have you thought about using reward credit cards? They can be very useful – as long as (listen up, this is very important) you always do this: Pay the balance in full every month so that you don’t incur any interest charges. Reward cards TSB have commissioned me to write this […]
5 ways to save money on family holidays
30% of us can’t afford to go on a one-week holiday, according to a UK report from the Office for National Statistics. This makes me sad, especially for families with school-age children. The travel industry’s school holiday price hikes combined with the economic downturn and the clampdown on parents taking kids out of school during term time […]
