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Aberdeen Airport Car Hire
Hiya, So I'd like to hire a car from aberdeen airport in a few weeks for about 5 days. When I've looked at doing this before (my partner's recently moved there) I get bogged down with all the terminology and not entirely sure what I need to get and what I can do without. I read great reviews and awful reviews! I'm rather…
35 London MoneySaving tips
Hi all, We've written a new 35 London MoneySaving Tips guide and would love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you'd add? Thanks for your help! MSE Megan
live tv show filming - free ticket catch
Hi all - Possible a weird place to post this but I didn't know where else and it's kind of about money saving! I've recently booked tickets to view a filming of the Dave tv show Taskmaster down in London (we are in wales) which is a 3hr drive each way. We figured it was worth it as we love the show and the tickets were…
Gordon Ramsey Restuarant in Central London
Hi All, I'd like to take my partner out for a meal to one of Gordon Ramsey's restuarants, I read a review on tripadvisor stating that you need to call up 2 months in advance to be able to book a table, so I'd like to know whether there's anyway to get a table in a shorter period of time and is there any tips on not having…
HoSeasons
Hi. Does anyone know if there are any vouchers or ways to get discounts for HoSeasons please or is it like Centre Parks and they just set their prices and that's the end of it?!
Hotels.com
I originally purchased the JA Oasis Beach Tower Hotel apartment for 7 nights at £2931. A few days later I noticed that the apartment was £60 cheaper so rang them and requested the difference back. They said they could only offer credit and i said its not acceptable etc.so they refunded the £60 back onto my card. Ive now…
all-linclusive uk hotels
hi i've booked an all-inclusive break before in the uk but i can't remember which site i used, i's not easy breaks of superbreaks or great little breaks if anyone can advise me it would be greatly appreciated as it's driving me mad trying to remember it ;) xx
spooky hotel stay for birthday
hi as the title says really, i would like to book a hotel for 21st july weekend stay would need 5 rooms and not too far from the north east of england, i like old buildings so would prefer something along those lines i've looked on most of the usuall websites but i'm really looking for recommendations that won't break the…
Domesday Book exhibition, Lincoln: 10% discount
until Sept 3rd Domesday Book - first time seen out of London for many years. On display at Lincoln Castle Also "Battles & Dynasties" at The Collection includes the following: prayer book that Richard III took to Bosworth Field, Illuminated bible of Henry IV, Mary Tudor's book of devotions, Act of attainder which led to…
Things to do around Broadstairs on a small budget
Hi there, We are taking a holiday in Broadstairs for a week at the end of July and are looking for cheap things to do with the kids which we can access easily by public transport. I have been researching and have found* Quex Park * Viking Coastal Cycle Trail * Revolution Skate Park and Climbing Wall * Ramsgate Tunnels…
Cheap hotel in Brighton
Hello Thinking of going to Brighton for a couple of days. Any recommendations for a decent cheap hotel to stay at? Just going myself so I only need a single room.
Butlins Beware when booking
In May I booked 4 nights at Butlins, in July; 2 adults and one 7 year old. Total Cost £949.80 for a Monday to Friday stay. Slight change in circumstances my niece aged 3 is now coming, so I thought as I would upgrade to an apartment we had a bit of space not just a bed, so i checked online to see what apartments were…
Stolen Handbag in London (Russell Square/Bloomsbury)
Hi, my elderly mother had her handbag stolen in London yesterday. Hopefully all the necessary actions relating to bank accounts, mobile phone etc have been taken. The matter was reported to the police but I appreciate they have other much more important matters to deal with. I was wondering who else I can contact or…
Travel with cat
Anybody here have experience of travelling the UK with their cat? We're planning a holiday to Wales later this year, and rather than leave our cat we'd rather take her with us to a pet friendly hotel. I've read that some advise leaving the cat in a crate or container while the owners are out to prevent a cleaner etc…
Windsor to London
Were going to LEGOLAND in August so will be staying near Windsor castle for a few nights. I am also taking my 2 sons (9&7) into London to Chelsea fc ground for a stadium tour and also to spend the day on London eye. I'm wanting to know what will be the cheapest way to get to the following places: Windsor Riverside station…
More Viagogo woes
Afternoon everyone. I'm looking for some advice - Brief back strory - a year ago I tried to sell some tickets to a comedy show on Viagogo. These I sold privatley to a friend, but for some reason I couldn't cancel them from my Viagogo account as they were not visable, so I sent them an email stating not to sell the tickets…
London Hotels
I used to use the Secret Hotels on Lastminute.com for places like the Grange for around £100, however looking today can't see any bargains on there for the time days I want to travel. Is this still a good site to use or can anyone recommend another website to try?
Kellogg's voucher
Hello, I was wondering if someone has got a couple of spare 'Kellogg's grown-up go free' voucher codes. Please PM me. Thank you.

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