Managing Overseas Spending – What to Look out for
When you are overseas, hidden charges for withdrawing money or for using debit or credit cards can quickly add up. Watching out for these types of charges can save a considerable sum, especially since some of the major lenders have scrapped their accounts that offered free overseas spending. Metro Bank has announced it will start […]
Finding the Best January Holiday Deals to Save Cash
January is the ideal time of the year to book a holiday and it is the busiest time for many tour operators up and down the country. They do battle for business and promise all sorts of discounts in a bid to attract more custom. Consumers are getting increasingly savvy at this time of year […]
UK Tourists to Gain 28% More Spending Money with Strong Sterling
The Post Office Travel Money Survey has revealed that tourism could become even more lucrative for Brits in 2014 as a strong pound equates to increased spending money. As the power of sterling rises, British tourists will witness an increase of more than a quarter in their spending money – great news for those planning […]
2014 Holiday Spend to Total £37 billion
New research has revealed that the travel industry is still booming for Brits as 22.8 million of us plan to take a holiday overseas in the New Year, spending a staggering £37 billion in the process and holiday spend is definitely blooming. Proving that we all need a good holiday now and again, almost half […]
Will Consumers be the Big Winners of Increased Competition in Global Travel Card Market?
Increased competition in any sector is always good for consumers. Whether it is high street retailers, supermarkets or car insurance, when new options are made available and a market expands then customers will always feel the benefits. It appears that the Australian prepaid travel card market is the latest example of consumers coming out on […]
Travel Essentials you Need for Your Christmas Travels
Travelling at Christmas is becoming increasingly common – whether it’s going to visit the family or jetting off on the holiday of a lifetime. Regardless of where you’re heading this winter season, there’s a few essentials that everyone should bring to guarantee that all goes to plan. Passports and paperwork If you’re travelling abroad or […]
LAUNCH ALERT: ICE Travellers Cashcard Reviewed on Prepaid365
07.10.12 – The ICE Travellers Cashcard was reviewed and launched on Prepaid365 earlier this week. Available in EURO, USD and GBP, this prepaid Mastercard is an excellent solution to all your travel money needs abroad and unlike UK Debit cards, there are no hefty usage charges to be paid abroad. The ICE Travellers Cashcard is […]
More Parents Take Their Children Out Of School For A Holiday
More and more parents are taking their children on holiday during term-time, despite facing fines designed to curb the practice. With the UK now officially back in recession, many families are feeling the financial squeeze more than ever. While people are making cutbacks in a number of areas, the family holiday is a priority that […]
EasyJet Launches New Routes For Business Travel Market
Budget airline easyJet is continuing its assault on the business traveller market with the launch of nine new routes for winter this year. All the new routes announced by the airline are key European city pairs that have been found to be popular with business travellers. “The launch of these nine new routes cements our […]
Holidaymakers Charged Millions For Excess Baggage In 2011
British holidaymakers were charged millions for going over airlines’ baggage limits last year, research has revealed. The research, by travel website Kelkoo, found that a collective £186 million was racked up in fines by Brits who exceeded their airline’s baggage weight limit. It was found that baggage limits were exceeded by an average of 3.5 […]