travel Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/tag/travel/ A UK blog covering personal finance and much more from an over-60 perspective Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:39:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.poundsandsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/coffeespecs-150x150.png travel Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/tag/travel/ 32 32 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 Planning a UK Holiday This Year? Here Are Some Ideas For You! https://www.poundsandsense.com/planning-a-uk-holiday-this-year-here-are-some-ideas-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-a-uk-holiday-this-year-here-are-some-ideas-for-you https://www.poundsandsense.com/planning-a-uk-holiday-this-year-here-are-some-ideas-for-you/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:40:29 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=7343 For many of us 2025 was another difficult year, with a cost-of-living crisis driven especially by rising gas and electricity costs. With the festive season behind us now – and a cold and miserable start to the new year – many of us are understandably desperate for something to look forward to in the year […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/planning-a-uk-holiday-this-year-here-are-some-ideas-for-you/feed/ 6 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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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/tow-like-a-pro-caravan-safety-tips-from-the-experts/feed/ 0 My Short Break on the Isle of Man https://www.poundsandsense.com/my-short-break-on-the-isle-of-man/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-short-break-on-the-isle-of-man https://www.poundsandsense.com/my-short-break-on-the-isle-of-man/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 10:47:49 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=12079 I recently returned from a four-night break on the Isle of Man. It was actually the first time I had ever visited the island, so it’s fair to say I was approaching it with fresh eyes! For this break I went on a heritage-railway-themed holiday with Newmarket Holidays – here’s a link to the package […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/my-short-break-on-the-isle-of-man/feed/ 0 English Heritage Discount Offer https://www.poundsandsense.com/english-heritage-discount-offer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=english-heritage-discount-offer https://www.poundsandsense.com/english-heritage-discount-offer/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:51:22 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=11165 A quickie today to let you know that until the end of August 2023, you can get a massive 25 percent off the cost of a new English Heritage membership if you pay by annual direct debit. This applies to all types of membership, including Over-65s (which is already discounted). English Heritage looks after nearly […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/english-heritage-discount-offer/feed/ 0 Make a Sideline Income Renting Out Your Driveway https://www.poundsandsense.com/make-sideline-income-renting-driveway-garage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=make-sideline-income-renting-driveway-garage https://www.poundsandsense.com/make-sideline-income-renting-driveway-garage/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:32:13 +0000 http://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=536 Today I’m sharing a sideline money-making opportunity that – if you’re in a position to do it – can bring in a steady income for very little effort. The shortage of parking spaces in many towns and cities has created an opportunity for anyone who has a driveway (or garage) they aren’t using all the […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/make-sideline-income-renting-driveway-garage/feed/ 1 My Investments Update – July 2023 https://www.poundsandsense.com/my-investments-update-july-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-investments-update-july-2023 https://www.poundsandsense.com/my-investments-update-july-2023/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:10:36 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=10969 Here is my latest monthly update about my investments. You can read my June 2023 Investments Update here if you like I’ll start as usual with my Nutmeg Stocks and Shares ISA. This is the largest investment I hold other than my Bestinvest SIPP (personal pension). As the screenshot below for the year to date shows, my main Nutmeg portfolio […]

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