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.
Peak holiday time usually means sky-high prices – but not this year.
Go to usually popular sunspots in the Mediterranean and you’ll find prices are as much as 34% down compared to last summer.
We bring you the inside story on why prices are lower and how to find the best bargains. What’s more, we throw some holiday money-saving tips into the bargain.
I’ll bet this weekend’s almost-Mediterranean UK weather has whetted your appetite for a summer holiday… if you haven’t organised it already?
If you haven’t, you’re not alone. With the uncertainty over jobs, currency values, airline cabin crew strikes and ash clouds, there are a lot of issues to get right.
Here are three crucial factors to consider if you’re about to book a summer trip abroad…
