UK TRAVEL:Money Saving Tips
United Kingdom
 Intro-Here are just a few of the tempting offers that will help stretch your pound when in Britain. Remember, that by planning ahead, you can make some of the best savings on accommodation or travel
With a variety of promotional offers and most of the attractions and sightseeing being completely free, Britain welcomes you with open arms and urges you to make most of your travel to ‘Affordable Britain’. Besides the offers, if you plan well ahead and plan smart with VisitBritain (the National Tourism Authority for UK) by purchasing all the necessary travel, transportation, attractions and sightseeing tickets in your own currency at your nearest visa application centre, while you are getting your visa processed or purchase online at www.visitbritainshop.co.uk, or better still, call the India toll-free number 1800 209 7071, and you have your dream budget holiday in place.
Affordable flights
• National flag carriers and low-cost airlines are all offering discounts.
• 3.5 million people discovered Liverpool – the European capital of culture – for the first time last year, cementing the reputation of British cities. Newcastle, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge–all welcome thousands of international visitors every year, thanks to low-cost routes into regional airports.
Affordable accommodation
Budget hotel options have improved in the last few years and chains, including Premier Inn, Travelodge and Express by Holiday Inn, have properties all over England, Scotland and Wales, with rooms starting at pound 30 a night. For a similar price, check into a very British B&B and get great local tips with your breakfast. Serviced apartments have had a make-over, with the introduction of boutique apartments such as Staying Cool, in Manchester, Birmingham and Devon, with apartments from pound 50 per person per night. Find quality accommodation on www.visitbritain.co.in
Discounted hotel rates
If looking for a luxurious break at a country house hotel in the Lake District or a townhouse hotel with character, try a hotel-booking agency website for some of the best, last-minute rates. Once you have a good deal, check out the hotel's own website and compar |
