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This week's successes: 21st April 2024
21st April 2024 by Stuart
We have 3 new winners and lots of prize updates to update you on this week...New winners Rebecca has won the Cruise Nation Easter competition: “I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you…I have just received (an) email to say that I have won a £500 MSC cruise! My first win in absolutely ages!” Elizabeth was alerted to a prize win by one of our Facebook group moderators and she’ll be enjoying a 2-night autumn break in Haybarn Cottage at Swainsley Farm Holiday Cottages near Leek,...
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How to get the best deals on accommodation
15th April 2024 by Rhian
Accommodation costs can often be the largest part of your holiday budget. But with some savvy planning, you can find affordable options without sacrificing on the experience. While you want somewhere comfortable and clean to sleep, chances are you’re not going to be spending too much time there, especially on a city break. So be realistic, don't get seduced into spending more and follow my top tips below. Book as far in advance as possible Prices almost always go up when there is...
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This week's successes: 14th April 2024
13th April 2024 by Stuart
It’s been a lucky week for six new winners this week, two of them called Alison... What are the chances? New winners Stuart (not me, sadly) was yet another winner in the Daily Mail X Jet2holidays competition and messaged to let us know: “Along with quite a few others it seems, I won a family holiday with Daily Mail Jet2 which is fab… currently in discussion about when we can take it (they changed the dates and made them all in school term times….). But wanted to say thank...
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How to fund a big travel trip
15th April 2024 by Rhian
Most of us dream about leaving reality behind and jetting off to travel the world. And adult gap years are a real thing. According to a survey by Sainsbury’s Bank 46% of those taking a gap year are over the age of 26. Well, it doesn't have to be a pipe dream. Many companies offer sabbaticals if you’ve been employed for a certain period, meaning you can take unpaid leave and still be able to come back to your job. Or you might be lucky enough to work remotely and have the ability to...
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Four ways travel insurance can save you money if something happens while travelling
8th April 2024 by Rhian
Travel insurance is one of those things you should get, but hope you never need. Unlike car insurance it’s not always a legal necessity, but it can save you a lot of money in the long run. We never want to think about things going wrong, but the sad reality is it happens. It might not be as drastic as a life-changing accident, but losing your luggage or missing a flight are real realities. Recent research from GoCompare revealed one in four British holidaymakers go on holiday without...
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This week's successes: 7th April 2024
8th April 2024 by Stuart
Last week we let you know that Shannon and Vicky had both won one of the 50 Daily Mail X Jet2holidays that we featured recently. Since then, another FIVE Travelscoop members have come forward to let us know they won in the same competition… Congratulations to Heather, Karen, Cheryl, Nicola and Louise who’ve all won either a family or couples’ holiday. That means that Travelscoop members account for 7 out of 50 prizes. Not a bad statistic! New winners Other successes this week...
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Six ways to get great deals on cruising
2nd April 2024 by Rhian
I went on my first cruise in September 2022 and absolutely loved it. There’s something special about waking up each morning in a new destination. Going on a cruise can be expensive depending on various factors such as location, ship, time of the year etc. But there are plenty of ways you can get great deals on cruising and save money while you are there. Keep your eye out for last minute deals Cruise ships don’t want to have empty rooms, or sail away at lower than full capacity....
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This week's successes: 31st March 2024
31st March 2024 by Stuart
There’ve been another six winners this week and one prize update... New winners Shannon and Vicky both reported wins from the Daily Mail Jet2holidays competition we featured a couple of weeks ago. They were giving away 50 Jet2holidays for families or couples, including flights. Shannon won a 7-night all-inclusive family holiday to the Algarve, and Vicky then let us know she'd won a family villa holiday. Both were understandably delighted. Catriona was another delighted winner - of...
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This week's successes: 24th March 2024
24th March 2024 by Stuart
We have seven new winners to report this week, which include a couple of really big ones! New winners It was lovely to hear from Kathy who had a wonderful win from a competition we featured in early Feb: “Just to let you know I’ve had my first win... Delighted to have won the 7 day holiday in Mauritius through Aspire Travel. As the prize is valid for a year, we’re planning to go early in 2025. Currently deciding which of the 7 hotel options to choose! Thank you for providing this...
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This week's successes: 17th March 2024
18th March 2024 by Stuart
It’s been a lucky week for six new winners this week, two of them called Alison... What are the chances? New winners Alison 1 found out she’d won a 10-night Mediterranean cruise with Oceania Cruises: “Didn’t quite believe it at first but absolutely delighted now that it’s been confirmed.” Alison 2 was a winner in Sunday Times’ popular “Where Was I?” competition and will be enjoying a 2-night stay in the Peak District at the Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa...
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Best money saving apps for travel
15th March 2024 by Rhian
I’m always on the lookout for ways to save money and get the most for my pounds. This is both when I’m booking a trip, but also when I’m physically away. Going away is expensive so every pound can make a difference. Pretty much everyone has a smartphone nowadays (even my nan!) and there are some apps that can save you money on your travels.ExpediaLet’s start with one of the biggest travel apps/ sites around; Expedia. They are an all-in-one search engine where you can look for...
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Six ways to save money on flights
13th March 2024 by Rhian
Flights can be one of the most expensive aspects of a holiday, especially if you’re travelling long haul. But they’re pretty essential if you want to get out of the UK! There were a few years when I went away almost every month and I couldn’t have done that without saving some pounds on flights. While the prices of everything has increased you can still grab cheap airfares to Europe for the same as you’d spend on a meal out or a gig ticket. I once went to Copenhagen for the day...
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