Visit Vienna on a budget
I've just got back from a trip to Vienna which is one super stunning city. I hopped on an easyJet flight, booked an Airbnb and spent four days checking out the sights, stopping for coffee and strudel and snapping my...
How to beat holiday rip offs
Bumped up charges and hidden costs can all drain your holiday spending money. Here's how to stay one step ahead and beat holiday rip off charges. Avoid splashing the cash at the airport...... Save on airport parking Unless you can...
5 ways to boost the power of your holiday pound
The pound is going down faster against the Dollar and Euro than your first holiday beer so here's five ways to boost the power of your holiday pound. Dream holiday location....... Pre-order currency Planning pays off. Go online and pre-order...
5 easy ways to get a free lunch
Think there's no such thing as a free lunch? Think again! Here's my five easy ways to get a free meal. Trade in Tesco points Swap Tesco Clubcard points for three times their value to boost your spending power when...
Free open air movies & theatre
Summer has finally arrived so why not make the most of it by packing a picnic and spend the evening at an open air cinema or theatre. I've rounded up five of them and they're all totally free! Yes no...
5 ways to make a speedy trip through Ikea & save money
I'm feeling just a little bit smug right now as I've achieved a 'personal best' in Ikea Yes my fastest time yet, just 10 minutes from entering the store to emerging plus purchase at the Milton Keynes store. As I...
Budget Boutique Hotels At A Snip
Budget and Boutique aren't two words you'd usually find together in hotel world. In fact it's more like 'Cheap and Cheerful' when you think of the likes of budget hotels but having recently discovered Point A hotels, I've got to...
How to shop for clothes on eBay
I'm a huge fan of eBay and over the years I've picked up a wonderful wardrobe of bargains. Reckon my best one, (if we're talking value for money), has to be a lovely black and white Coast halter neck dress that I...
See New York & save money
I've just got back from a trip to New York. I absolutely love the place and it was my fifth trip to the Big Apple. You can very easily spend a fortune in the city that never sleeps, but I've...
Ways to come out a winner with holiday hire cars
Ever found hiring a car on holiday can seem more like playing the lottery? All too often it can seem nothing more than a game of 'pay your money and take your chance'. And no I'm not harking back to...
Ways to see Malta on a budget
I've just got back from a trip to Malta, a place that's literally bursting at the seams with a rich mix of history, culture and sights. This small archipelago of islands sits between Sicily and North Africa and at times...
Tapas Tuesday deals. Plus more for every day of the week!
I love Tapas and even the thought of sitting at an outdoor cafe with a cheeky glass of wine with a few plates of Tapas brings back holiday memories. Found a lovely little Tapas bar in Malta last week that...
Pull the plug on rising water bills
We're set to see our water bills rise by an average of £8 a year from 1st April so here's my five easy ways to save money. Switch to a meter If you don't have one, you could save around...
Why I always carry cash……….
There's been a big debate over the last few days over whether we'll end up being a 'cashless' society. And in an age where we can wave a card to pay for our daily take out coffee, cough up by...
Bella Italia Valentine’s Day Dinner Deal for under £20
Dining out on Valentine's Day may not be great for your bank balance, as you can't whip out any of the usual vouchers, deals or discounts to knock down the bill. But there are some offers on the table and ...
Airport deals and freebies
My holiday starts when I get to the airport. But if you've got a few hours to spare before your flight, it's all too easy to 'treat' yourself by kicking off with a celebratory glass of bubbles, a spot of...
