Weigh your Options

Have you ever had your bags weighed at the airport only to find you’re a few pounds over? That happened to me in London and I was given the choice to either get rid of five books or pay 50 pounds sterling (over $100.00 CAD). Airlines frequently charge baggage overage fees. In the past I’ve gotten around this by moving things to family members with lighter suitcases. However, it’s …

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London’s Historic Royal Palaces Membership

Do you have a trip planned to London? You may just want to buy the Historic Royal Palaces membership which covers the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. These sights are also included in the 55 attractions of the London Pass which costs 82 pounds sterling per adult or 58 pounds per child for a six day period (other periods available). …

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Save those Coupons

I have often saved travel dollars by using local coupon books. Generally the best savings are found in the local discount books that you purchase such as the Entertainment Book. Coupon books such as the Entertainment Book are more of a North American thing but you can still search on line to see if there are any available for your international destination. You can also find discount attraction books …

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Save Money with City Passes

I love City Passes. Not only can you can save money on some of the most popular attractions, in many cases you also save valuable holiday time by front of line advancement privileges. Some cities (such as Paris) have more than one city pass option, so it’s a good idea to check out the benefits and decide which program best suits your family. Decide first what sights you’re interested …

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