The premiere rip-off in the holiday industry? That’s easy: school holiday pricing. And it’s a bit late to avoid that now.
So you’re all packed up and ready to jet off to sunnier climes. The men have checked their passports 100 times and made sure the cases are securely fastened. The women have jammed in 20 pairs of shoes and 50 changes of clothes.
With Easter holidays soon upon us, our thoughts again turn to holidays. Buying a new bikini, getting a hair cut and even having a spray tan are often much higher on the holiday preparation list than more practical things like ensuring you have enough foreign currency. This can often be an expensive mistake.
Back in December I was getting my suitcase out of the loft as I heard the presenter on the radio say that snow was on its way over the weekend. Thank goodness I was escaping to warmer climes to India for two weeks I thought. After last year, the romantic idea of a white Christmas was just that. The reality is treacherous roads and pavements, snow bound cars, huge heating bills and general disruption to daily life.
Ever wondered what it’s like to own your own island?
They’re pricey, celebrities love them, but according to the man who has sold over 2,000 of them to the rich and sometimes famous, you’ve a good chance of ending up with a mosquito-ridden nightmare.
Have you booked a winter break on the ski slopes? Relying on ‘free’ credit card travel insurance could be a mistake. And so could trying to do without travel insurance at all. It may seem obvious – but many Britons every year make just these errors. Read on to find out why – and for ways to make sure that your relaxing seasonal break doesn’t turn into a recipe for financial misery.
