Holiday destinations to help make your holiday money go further in 2020

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Holidaymakers who want to make the most of their travel budget after Brexit, pay attention: with the 31st January Brexit deadline day fast approaching, looking beyond the eurozone could be the key to getting a good deal. The important thing is to track the value of the pound to get more for your money. By choosing a destination where the pound is performing well, the cost of accommodation, shopping and eating out will decrease, allowing you to see more of the world, for less. Countries and currencies outside of Europe to watch in 2020 Now could be the time to […]

Making the most of it: Nîmes for the Tour de France

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If you crave a roadside view of this year’s Tour de France, but don’t want to join the crowds at the mountain sections or at the hectic Paris finish, then head to Nîmes, in south-eastern France. In fact, even if you couldn’t care two hoots about the Tour or cycling, you should still put this historical city high up on your travel wish list. Dubbed the ‘French Rome’, it provides a base to explore France’s stunning and often overlooked Languedoc Roussillon region. Whatever your reason for visiting, here is a taster of what Nîmes has to offer. Watch the Tour […]

Four hours in Brussels: tips for time-starved travellers

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From world-class beer and chocolate to architectural treasures and green spaces, Brussels has so much more to offer than just political institutions and its surprisingly popular peeing boy statue. So, if you find yourself in the Belgian capital with just a few hours to spare – perhaps while waiting for a connecting flight, Eurostar train or after a business meeting – how can you squeeze the most of that precious time? Drink some beer Let’s cut straight to it – if you’re a beer lover, Brussels is the place for you. One recommendation we received on our Facebook page in […]