Tag: holiday

Don’t fall for a fake holiday home

by , Money Graduate Transport & Travel 9 May 2013
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A discarded laptop on a beach

Renting a villa or cottage can be a great way to holiday abroad, but rental scams are on the rise. Are you a savvy booker or have you fallen foul of a fraudster’s holiday hoax? (more about holiday home scams...)

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Does car sickness throw up problems when you travel?

by , Technology Team Leader Transport & Travel 3 May 2013
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Motorway on Bank Holiday

We're finally starting to see the sun again. And so millions of us will be loading up our cars and heading off for a few days away in the coming weeks. But how long until you hear the dreaded words – ‘I feel sick’? (more about car sickness...)

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Your view: the hidden cost of car hire sites

by , Conversation Editor Transport & Travel 26 April 2013
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A car hire key on an exotic beach

Our investigation into car hire sites uncovered sneaky charges that could catch you out. You’ve been sharing the highs and lows of your car hire experiences. about your car hire comments...)

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Booking a villa? Beware – kids could cost more than adults

by , Assistant Travel Editor Transport & Travel 24 April 2013
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A holiday playhouse

You may have noticed that children tend to be smaller than adults. So why should a family travelling with children pay more for a villa holiday if the kids take up less space than grown-ups? (more about villa prices for children...)

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Car hire sites are taking you for a ride

by , Assistant Travel Editor Transport & Travel 18 April 2013
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Car windscreen

Car hire websites are taking customers for a ride by hitting them with sneaky charges not included in the headline price. Have you been hit by hidden car hire charges? (more about car hire sites...)

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Airport parking – are you driven by cost or convenience?

by , Senior Travel Researcher Transport & Travel 9 April 2013
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Cars in an airport car park

Would you pay £38 to save 10 minutes of your time? This is the type of question many holidaymakers face when choosing where to park their car at the airport. (more about airport parking...)

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Currency exchange: how long do you wait to get the best rate?

by , Senior Travel Researcher Transport & Travel 4 April 2013
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Currency

Lengthy queues, poor customer service, but a good exchange rate. What are you willing to put yourself through to secure the best deal on your currency exchange? (more about currency exchange...)

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Souvenirs for pets – give the dog a holiday bone!

by , Travel Editor Transport & Travel 30 March 2013
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A dog with sunglasses and a suitcase

Shhh, don’t tell my dog! According to new research, one in 10 Brits buy their pets a holiday gift and I'm not one of them. Would you buy a holiday pressie for your pooch? (more about souvenirs for dogs...)

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Easter travel – should I staycation or should I go?

by , Senior Travel Researcher Transport & Travel 27 March 2013
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Easter eggs falling onto the grass

Are you tempted to join the 1.7 million passengers expected to head overseas in search of sunshine this weekend, or are you toughing it out and planning to enjoy a holiday at home, whatever the weather? (more about Easter travel plans...)

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Misleading holidays aren’t what they’re packed up to be

by , Assistant Travel Editor Transport & Travel 11 March 2013
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An old bed outside a building

I've been to a fair few town halls in my time as a reporter, but not so many palaces. So if I booked a holiday promising me a party in a palace, I’d be annoyed if I ended up in a municipal building. (more about misleading holidays...)

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What do mums really want for Mother’s Day?

by , Conversation Editor Energy & Home 10 March 2013
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A home made Mother's Day card

Mums are amazing and deserve to have a special day for their children to show their appreciation. I asked some of the mums working at Which? what would make their Mother’s Day perfect. (more about the perfect Mother's Day...)

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Thomas Cook high street store closures – will you miss them?

by , Travel Researcher Transport & Travel 9 March 2013
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A swimming pool overlooking the sea

The British high street’s unlucky 2013 continues. Thomas Cook has revealed plans to close 195 branches, with a loss of 2,500 jobs. Do you still book your holidays on the high street, or do you go online? (more about Thomas Cook closures...)

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