The climate in the UK in February is not ideal for romance, but there are a few destinations reachable within a few hours which are perfect for declaring your love in the sun. What are the options? With a fantastic 9-10 hours of sunshine a day, Tunisia tops the winter tanning chart. February averages temperatures …
Thanks to websites like Compare Holiday Money the UK has a booming travel money home delivery market. By offering foreign exchange companies the chance to advertise to a very large market means that as customers we can enjoy the very best rates that can be offered. This is in marked contrast to the situation a …
Have you ever been on a flight and they come down the aisles with a big bag to collect your small change or unwanted currency for charity? Or you may have been on a flight and been offered a charity scratchcard which may cost a couple of euros but ‘most ‘of the proceeds go to …
Alongside the main sponsor DHL, Compare Holiday Money is pleased to continue our sponsorship of Mica McNeill’s bobsleigh team which began with their amazing journey to the Olympics last year. They have been working hard over the last 3 months building up to the BMW World cup event which was recently held in St. Moritz, …
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With so much snow falling recently, Austria seems to be the ideal half term destination for a family ski adventure. But there are a few more alternatives that might be worth exploring to make your money go that little bit further. Main European resorts With the exchange rate for the pound wavering around £1/1.13 euro …
Turkey! The country of kebab and Turkish delights. There is way more to a country than that! 1. Get an e-Visa This might be surprising but citizens who hold British passports are required to apply for an e-visa to enter Turkey. But don’t panic, because it is so easy to apply and cheap as well. …
The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency and has been for many years but what is a closed currency? That’s a question that is often asked and not one that has a straightforward answer. Strictly speaking a closed currency is a currency that can only be traded in the country of origin and it is …
Tourist tax isn’t a new concept, but so far visitors to the UK have narrowly escaped this extra holiday cost. In October last year, some Scottish councils launched discussions to impose an additional charge on tourist accommodation. So how much does the average tourist pay now? Current rates Europe is well known for charging a …
When is the best time to book your holiday extras like airport car parking? Just like getting your travel money and travel insurance arranged, your parking space can be one of those last-minute things on the holiday to-do list but is that a good thing? Current research published by Staysure has shown that surprisingly, the …
What did you guys do this new year? Thailand has been one of the most popular new year destinations in South East Asia for a while, and the places most people head to are either Bangkok or Chiang Mai. This is because Bangkok malls like Siam Paragon, Central World and (recently built) Icon Siam because …