holidays Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/tag/holidays/ A UK blog covering personal finance and much more from an over-60 perspective Mon, 25 May 2026 13:52:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.poundsandsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/coffeespecs-150x150.png holidays Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/tag/holidays/ 32 32 Money-Saving Perks and Discounts for Retired People in the UK https://www.poundsandsense.com/money-saving-perks-and-discounts-for-retired-people-in-the-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=money-saving-perks-and-discounts-for-retired-people-in-the-uk https://www.poundsandsense.com/money-saving-perks-and-discounts-for-retired-people-in-the-uk/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 13:51:40 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14581 Retirement can be a wonderful stage of life, bringing more freedom and time to enjoy yourself. But for many people, it can also mean adjusting to a lower income and watching the pennies more carefully than before. The good news is that there are plenty of money-saving perks and discounts available specifically for retired and […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/money-saving-perks-and-discounts-for-retired-people-in-the-uk/feed/ 0 How to Save Money on Travel Insurance https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-travel-insurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-save-money-on-travel-insurance https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-travel-insurance/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:51:45 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14443 As we reach the end of a long, cold winter, many people’s thoughts are turning to holidays. And that makes the topic of travel insurance a lot more relevant – in these uncertain times especially. Travel insurance is one of those expenses that can feel like a grudge purchase – until you need it. For […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-travel-insurance/feed/ 0 Are River Cruises Suitable for Solo Travellers? https://www.poundsandsense.com/are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers https://www.poundsandsense.com/are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers/#respond Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:26:47 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14396 My recent posts about cruise holidays and river cruises have generated quite a bit of interest among PAS readers. One asked if I could say something about the suitability of river cruises for solo travellers. I thought that was an interesting question (and one that’s relevant to me personally). So today I shall be addressing […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers/feed/ 0 Is a River Cruise Right for You? https://www.poundsandsense.com/is-a-river-cruise-right-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-a-river-cruise-right-for-you https://www.poundsandsense.com/is-a-river-cruise-right-for-you/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:31:05 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14338 In a recent post I talked about How to Save Money on Cruise Holidays. One or two people asked if I had any specific advice on river cruises, so today I thought I would address this subject. River cruising has become one of the fastest-growing travel trends in recent years, and it’s not hard to […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/is-a-river-cruise-right-for-you/feed/ 0 How to Save Money on Cruise Holidays https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-cruise-holidays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-save-money-on-cruise-holidays https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-cruise-holidays/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:12:26 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14280 Cruise holidays have become increasingly popular with older adults, and it’s easy to see why. They offer a relaxed way to travel, with accommodation, meals, entertainment and transport between destinations all included in one package. However, cruise prices can vary significantly, and it’s not always obvious where good value ends and unnecessary expense begins. With […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-cruise-holidays/feed/ 0 How to Tow a Caravan with an Electric Car in the UK https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-tow-a-caravan-with-an-electric-car-in-the-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-tow-a-caravan-with-an-electric-car-in-the-uk https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-tow-a-caravan-with-an-electric-car-in-the-uk/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:29:08 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=13621 Today I’m looking at a subject relevant to growing numbers of UK motorists: what are the practicalities of towing a caravan with an EV? In this post I have teamed up with my friends at specialist caravan insurers Compass Insurance and European EV charging infrastructure company Fastned. I am very grateful to them for their […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-tow-a-caravan-with-an-electric-car-in-the-uk/feed/ 0 How to Save Money on Rail Fares With Split Ticketing https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-rail-fares-with-split-ticketing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-save-money-on-rail-fares-with-split-ticketing https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-rail-fares-with-split-ticketing/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 09:41:19 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=13394 Rail travel is generally a comfortable, environmentally-friendly way of getting from A to B. But it can also be expensive, especially for longer journeys.  However, there’s a money-saving hack called ‘split ticketing’ that savvy travellers can use to reduce their fare costs – often by a substantial amount.  What is Split Ticketing? Split ticketing involves […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-rail-fares-with-split-ticketing/feed/ 0 Tow Like a Pro – Caravan Safety Tips From the Experts https://www.poundsandsense.com/tow-like-a-pro-caravan-safety-tips-from-the-experts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tow-like-a-pro-caravan-safety-tips-from-the-experts https://www.poundsandsense.com/tow-like-a-pro-caravan-safety-tips-from-the-experts/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:30:01 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=13253 The weather is warming up at last. And that means many Brits will be planning a trip with a caravan, in some cases for the first time. So today I’m sharing some top tips to ensure you (and your caravan) stay safe and reach your destination without any dramas. This post has been written in […]

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