FOR many parents across the country the school holidays pose major financial strains. In fact, a recent survey revealed one in five families feel stressed during these periods. 3 The Royal Botanical Garden is free for families 3 The Edinburgh destination comes out on top But new research has picked out the best free activities … Read more
A TRAVEL expert has revealed a simple rule that can save you space when travelling. Flying with a budget airline can be tricky when it comes to hand luggage rules. 1 Bring three sets of shoes that will cover all your travel activities, according to the travel expertCredit: Getty Passengers flying with Ryanair or EasyJet … Read more
MOTOROLA may have had its heyday in the mid-noughties but the company is still around making gloriously cheap smartphones. It’s hard to find a bargain in the tech world but the Moto g04 will certainly please your bank balance at only £89. 4 Hello Moto…Credit: Jamie Harris / The Sun 4 Is the Moto g04 … Read more
IT is not easy to turn around in Bacareto da Lele – a bar so tiny it doesn’t even have room for tables or chairs. But I am being beckoned back by the barman to collect a pile of euros he has placed on the counter. 4 The city seems to swallow up money as … Read more
THREE lesser-known Greek islands have taken the top spots in a check on the cheapest package hol destinations in Europe. Klymnos, near Kos, Thassos and Lefkada are the top go-to value destinations, with the Amalfi coast and Malta faring well in a Which? search of 4,500 package holidays for the first week of August. 4 … Read more
AMAZON shoppers have been left stunned by a sudden price drop on an already “bargain” Amazon Fire TV. The 43-inch smart telly is has had its price slashed by 40 per cent from £429.99 to £259.99. 2 Amazon’s Fire TVs give you all the benefits of a Fire Stick – including the ability to talk … Read more
AIRPORT bosses have been branded “greedy” over a controversial new departure charge for travellers. From the start of next month anyone catching a taxi at Aberdeen Airport will be hit with a £7 fee. 3 Bosses at Aberdeen Airport are introducing the new £7 departure feeCredit: Alamy 3 Airport cabbies are unhappy about the new … Read more
HOLIDAYMAKERS ‘waste’ more than an hour a day of their getaways making decisions about what to do. This means 17 hours and 22 minutes of the average two-week break is spent making plans – costing them £82 based on the average £1,600 trip cost. 3 Brits admit to wasting hours when trying to book holidays … Read more
A TOURIST site in Spain has been compared to one of the seven wonders of the world, for people not keen on travelling further afield. The seven wonders are often near the top of tourists’ bucket lists, with people keen to see all the impressive monuments. 5 Petra in Jordan is one of the seven … Read more
A NIFTY little gadget costing just £12 will prevent your phone from getting hot on the beach. The insulted pouch from start-up company Phoozy will not interfere with your phone’s signal, wi-fi or Bluetooth, the producers claim, keeping you connected at all times. 1 Amazon is currently selling the insulated phone pouch for half price … Read more
