5 ways to protect your holidays
January is the most popular month for booking holidays, and we splash out an average of £3,216 a year on them, so here's five ways to protect your trip against holiday nightmares. Book a package holiday Don't let your dream...
5 ways to be one step ahead with Black Friday sales
Black Friday 'deals' have been piling into my inbox, but I'm always rather cynical when it comes to all this Black Friday hype. Stores may advertise big savings to lure you in, but it's no guarantee that buying on...
Ways to see the wonder of Uluru
Taking a trip to the Red Centre, the red dusty spiritual heart of Australia and home to the mighty Uluru, is beyond amazing. Also known to tourists as Ayers Rock, it got this name when William Gosse, the first non-Aboriginal...
Second Hand September How did I do?
Way back at the start of September I decided to challenge myself to save some cash, and the environment, by wearing stuff that was already hanging in my wardrobe or borrowing, or buying, preloved or second hand clothes. Oxfam had...
Ways to save on theatre tickets
I love going to the theatre but tickets can be pricey so here's 5 easy ways to save money and enjoy the show. Tickets for 10p Yes really! You can bag 10p tickets at the Royal Court Theatre in London....
How much would you pay for a holiday season ticket?
A new luxury travel pass means unlimited stays in glam five star locations around the world. What's there not to like? Rather fabulous looking place in the sun....... How much? I've just been reading about the new Inspirato Pass which...
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...
