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         <title>Travellers reveal list of pet hates when it comes to extra charges incurred in hotels</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office Travel Insurance reminds travellers of the value of holiday insuranceWi-fi charges, paying for car parking spaces and being charged for bottled water in hotel rooms are the top three pet hates cited by travellers staying in hotels, according to a recent survey by Hotels.com[1]. Other charges for extras cited include paying for towels at the hotel gym and for toiletries. However, while many UK travellers are keeping an eye on costs with 56...

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         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Fees for sending money abroad can increase property maintenance costs for overseas homeowners</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office International Payments highlights benefits of good value international bank transfer serviceNew research from Post Office International Payments has revealed that 40 per cent of overseas property owners admit they have needed to pay for unexpected maintenance costs they did not budget for. Council tax, shared maintenance fees for upkeep of communal areas and central heating top the list of maintenance costs overseas homeowners have had to shell out for, with 97 per cent...

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         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:58:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>UK appetite for holidays undiminished</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office Credit Cards advises UK holidaymakers how to get the best value from their travel credit cardsLatest research from the Post Office has found that the UK's appetite for travel is still going strong, with 84 per cent of people planning trips away in the next 12 months. However, with finances still front of mind for many UK holidaymakers, Post Office Credit Cards is advising travellers how they can best avoid fees imposed by...

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         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Latest research reveals almost half of UK adults view holidays as a luxury</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Post Office provides advice on how to get the most from travel credit cardsAccording to recent figures by Mintel, almost half of people in the UK now see holidays as a luxury item, a rise from 38 per cent in 2007. With many still wanting to take a holiday but needing to keep an eye on holiday cash, the Post Office is advising people to avoid spending extra money abroad through incurring charges when...

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         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>UK holidaymakers enjoy benefits of &#8216;staycations&#8217;</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office Travel Insurance reminds domestic holidaymakers of the importance of adequate holiday insuranceVisitEngland research* has revealed that the trend for UK holidaymakers taking a 'staycation' appears to be remaining strong, resulting in almost nine out of 10 (87 per cent) accommodation providers in England reporting they were satisfied with accommodation levels during the 2010 summer season. Some 76 per cent of operators said that business had either increased (38 per cent) or stayed the...

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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Volunteering abroad attracts thousands of UK 16-24 year-olds</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office International Payments advises volunteers to look at the best ways of sending money abroadRecent research from Projects Abroad[1] has shown that last summer they sent over 5,000 volunteers overseas to work on a voluntary project as part of a gap year. In the UK 41 per cent of these were pre-university students and 18 per cent were undergraduates. In total 78 per cent of the total volunteers were between the ages of 16...

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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Hostels remain popular with young UK travellers</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office Travel Insurance advises all UK holidaymakers to keep their valuables secureWith the recession having taken its toll on consumer spending, recent research from Mintel has shown that hostel accommodation remains popular with younger travellers. In the past three years, one in four travellers aged 16-24 has stayed in hostel accommodation whilst on holiday[1]. Post Office Travel Insurance is advising younger travellers to think about security for their valuables whilst staying in communal accommodation...

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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Increased numbers of UK holidaymakers booking online</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office Travel Insurance reminds holidaymakers of the importance of arranging adequate holiday insurance cover for their breakAccording to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, the online travel sector grew by 18 per cent year-on-year, also recording the biggest increase for over two years in 2010[1]. With increased numbers of travellers making online bookings, the Post Office is reminding all holidaymakers of the importance of purchasing a comprehensive travel insurance policy in order to cover...

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         <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>UK holidaymakers too embarrassed to haggle</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Post Office Travel Money advice on getting the most from foreign currencyRecent research by travel agent sunshine.co.uk has revealed that over half of UK holidaymakers are too embarrassed to haggle over prices when making purchases with their travel money whilst on holiday[1]. Despite bartering being a skill that could help UK holidaymakers make their travel money go further 54 per cent of UK travellers said that they would never haggle the price down when buying...

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         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Research from the Post Office Travel Money discovers that UK holidaymakers may need to budget foreign currency spending in Egypt</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Post Office finds that Egyptian prices for typical holiday items have increased by 39 per centHolidays by UK travellers to Egypt have risen by 13 per cent over the past year, according to the latest International Passenger Survey carried out by the Office of National Statistics [1]. The increase in interest in travelling to Egypt was reflected in the Post Office's most popular foreign currency rankings based on sales in 2009, which placed the...

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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Many UK holidaymakers are splashing out on their summer holidays</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Post Office advises travellers to plan in advance to get best deals on foreign currencyMore than a third (37 per cent) of UK holidaymakers were planning to spend over &#163;1,000 per person on their summer holiday this year, with an extravagant six per cent planning to spend &#163;3,000 per person, according to TripAdvisor's Summer Travel Survey 2010[1].Meanwhile one fifth (20 per cent) claimed they would be spending more on their summer holiday than they...

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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Families fearing costly overseas travel credit card charges advised to shop around for good deals</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Post Office offers travel credit card with no hidden overseas chargesMany parents are concerned they could get stung by a variety of holiday 'rip-offs' - including charges on travel credit cards - according to Post Office Travel Money's new Family Holiday Report. Some 52 per cent of parents are concerned about charges they may incur for using their debit or travel credit cards abroad, meaning they may do well to investigate the deals available...

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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Younger travellers admit to holiday overspending</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Post Office offers tips on how holidaymakers can save by arranging foreign currency before they travelNew research from Mintel has revealed that over a quarter of holidaymakers aged 16 to 24 agree that they always spend more than they intend to while on holiday[1]. To help make foreign currency go further, Post Office Travel Money advises all holidaymakers regardless of age to research their holiday money options before they travel to get the best...

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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Travel credit cards used by UK holidaymakers hold hidden charges which may prove costly</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Post Office advises holidaymakers to use travel credit cards that offer best value overseasUK travellers are heavily reliant on their credit cards while on holiday, according to a new report[1]. Throughout 2009, UK travellers spent &#163;17.7bn on debit and travel credit card purchases abroad, and withdrew &#163;7.8bn from overseas ATMs. Card spending abroad has increased by 180 per cent[2] during the past decade, the report revealed. The Post Office advises UK holidaymakers to do...

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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Post Office Travel Money research unveils Portugal as best value destination for family meals</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Post Office Travel Money report highlights the best value destinations to dine abroadDespite widely varying costs of many beach items and family days out across Europe this summer, many UK families jetting off to Portugal look set to get good value from their travel money when eating out, according to Post Office Travel Money's new Family Holiday Report. Meal prices in Portugal have dropped 47 per cent since last July, equating to just &#163;27.03...

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         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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