How much foreign currency do you need to take on holiday? You want to take enough to cover all your expenses, but changes in exchange rates mean that you might not want to bring a lot of currency back to the UK. Planning ahead means you can order the right amount of currency.  Read more... (768 words, 1 image, estimated 3:04 mins reading time)

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Travelling is often thought to be an expensive luxury. Many people let this thought keep them from getting out there and exploring this big, beautiful world. That is a shame, because there is no need to make travelling such an expensive proposition. There are many simple ways to make it much more affordable. Follow these tips to save money when travelling out of the UK.  Read more... (496 words, 1 image, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)

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I thought I would concentrate on special offers that are aimed at under £300 this time. I admit that £300 is not exactly the most popular price point but by the time you have got to and from the airport, paid for your airport parking, maybe hired a car at the other end and paid all the other additions that you cannot avoid a £300 deal is likely to be a £500 holiday.

So what is on offer? How about an Easter break in St Petersburg? 4 nights at a 4 star hotel is on offer from Opodo from £294. How about 3 nights in March at a 4 star hotel in Istanbul from £218 also from Opodo?  Read more... (173 words, 1 image, estimated 42 secs reading time)