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5 Reasons Why You Should Book A Cruise This Year

Many people are deterred from trying a holiday afloat because of outdated stereotypes and ill-founded notions of what it’s going to be like. But cruises are growing in popularity and are quickly becoming the perfect budget family holiday. So, why not try looking for last minute cruises next time you and your family want an adventure? Here are five reasons why going on a cruise will make your year:

1) You can go almost anywhere in the world

Access is a major factor contributing to the growing popularity of cruises. Stick a pin into any blue area on a world map, or locate any river and the chances are you can get there by cruise ship. So, instead of being deterred from visiting all of those places you’ve longed after due to extortionate flight prices, why not hop on a cruise and travel in true comfort.

2) The entertainment

You might be under the illusion that a cruise will leave you and your family feeling bored. You couldn’t be more wrong! If anything, cruises will take the stress out of a family holiday, with a diverse range of itineraries to keep the whole family entertained, and almost all of it covered within the price of the holiday, having fun has never been so relaxing. With everything from wine tastings, kids clubs, yoga, thermal pools and scuba diving, there will be something for everyone.

September 11, 2015

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5 Ways You Can Save While Traveling

Traveling is such a wonderful thing to do; the sheer mention of the ‘T word’ sets my mind off in a hundred directions. What will it be? Well there’s always a beach holiday. Oh I can smell the suntan lotion! We could take a trip to Tanzania to see the migration of the Wildebeest across the Serengeti. I must just remember to pack my mosquito repellent. The list seems endless, doesn’t it? Whether you’re packing thermal coats, hiking boots or board shorts to go with your boarding pass; traveling costs money. Just try to head further than your country’s borders, particularly if you’re keen to head across the Atlantic, and the initial budget you had in mind will be horribly dented. Let’s check out our list of 5 Ways to Save While Traveling, to help you hang on to a few pennies so you can squeeze a few extra days into your itinerary or perhaps have some Chianti, instead of just cola.

July 29, 2015

Travel & Entertainment

Buy Euros At The Best Rates & Use Prepaid Cards

Holidaymakers venturing to Europe in the near future are able to buy their Euros now to ensure they can take advantage of favourable rates.

Buying your currency while the exchange rates are in your favour is a great idea, especially now that you don’t need to carry all of your cash around, but instead you can use prepaid cards that are widely accepted throughout Europe.

Prepaid cards are an alternative to the old traveler’s cheques but they come with many more perks. Not only does it give you access to your money without having to carry your cash around, once loaded they can be used in bars, shops and restaurants as well as cash points.

The pound is very strong against the Euro as of late, almost reaching the same level as it was in early March, the strongest the pound has been against the Euro in the last seven years. This means that “The continent now offers really good value for money for British holidaymakers,” says Bob Atkinson from TravelSupermarket.

June 23, 2015

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Five Ways To Save On A Summer Family Road Trip

As the weather starts to heat up, it’s natural to start getting antsy for summer’s freedom and the lure of the open road. There’s nothing like a family road trip to see the sights, spend quality time together, and avoid sky-high air fares. Yet the cost of a road trip can quickly add up as well, when you factor in the cost of food, lodging, entertainment, and fuel. Keep the following tips in mind to save a bit of cash without sacrificing on family fun time.

1. Use Money-Saving Apps

Load up your smartphone with apps designed to save you money on fuel, food, and accommodation. Gas Buddy is an app that provides you with current fuel prices at the stations nearest to your location, using real-time stats sourced from other users. One of the biggest money wasters on the road is convenience store meals. You can not only eat better food but get more for your money by downloading apps like Yelp and MenuPages, which show you the top rated options in your current location.

May 15, 2014

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Affordable And Fun Indoor Activities For Kids

When it is raining, freezing or sweltering outside you may feel like you are trapped in a loony bin with your kids. However having fun activities to do can help cut the boredom and make even indoor play fun. Here are some easy and affordable indoor friendly kid activities for those days you are stuck inside:

Book Poetry – Here is an activity that can change with children’s learning levels. An easy way to make book poetry is with the titles of books. Lay down books to see the titles on their spines and then stack them up to create fun poems. If your kids are older they can also create poetry by cutting out words or phrases from magazines and newspapers to create poems. Or mark over all the words in an article or page except the ones for their poem to create a found poem.

Car Wash – A somewhat messy but fun activity for car obsessed kids is to create a car wash. Use a tray or baking sheet and cover up some toy cars in shaving cream. Give kids a spray bottle and rag to ‘wash the cars’. They can also drive the cars around in the shaving cream to make fun tire tracks. A great sensory activity!

April 5, 2014

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