Travel Food And Lifestyle Archive

Published in December 2010

The worst ways to try and get a free flight upgrade!
by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at the do's and don'ts of trying to get a free flight upgrade...
Don't let the snow disrupt your travel plans
by Cliff D'Arcy | What should you do if you're planning to travel by plane, trains or automobile this Christmas?
Mince pies 2010: ASDA and Lidl come out top!
by Rachel Wait | The results of this year's mince pie taste test are in. And once again, Lidl and ASDA have beaten M&S and Waitrose...
Eight steps to a frugal Xmas lunch
by Donna Ferguson | How can you shop sensibly for the most eagerly anticipated meal of the year? Follow these eight steps.
Net yourself a free holiday this Christmas
by John Fitzsimons | Thanks to a brilliant new Airmiles deal, you can secure a great holiday, absolutely free, just by doing your Christmas shopping!

Published in November 2010

Slash your food bills online
by Rachel Wait | Find out how the internet can help to save you money on your grocery bills.

Published in October 2010

An easy way to cut your food bill
by Rachel Wait | More and more websites are offering services allowing you to buy in bulk. But does this really save you money?
Russell Brand's stupid financial mistake
by Neil Faulkner | Where next with divorce settlements, as pre-nuptial agreements receive a boost.
Grab an ultra cheap holiday!
by Rachel Wait | Winter is fast approaching, so if you fancy cheering yourself up with a holiday, here's how to grab a bargain...
10 foods that will save you a fortune
by Serena Cowdy | We round up a host of nutritious and delicious foods that are also budget lifesavers!
The clever way to cut your food bill
by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to pay less for your groceries by finding the best seasonal produce at the lowest prices.
Cut the cost of your train fare
by Mark Adams | A few sneaky tricks could secure you cut-price fares. We share them with you.
Steak pies: Lidl beats M&S yet again!
by Emma Roberts | With the sales of pies at a record high, we conduct a lovemoney.com taste-test to see which supermarket comes out top.
Avoid this sneaky supermarket rip-off
by Rachel Wait | Supermarkets can be highly misleading when it comes to buying in bulk. Here's what you need to watch out for...

Published in September 2010

Avoid budget airline fees
by Szu Ping Chan | Budget airlines may have rock-bottom fares, but if you're not careful, you could get charged an extra £30 just for checking in a bag at the airport. Here's a guide on how to avoid these, plus other tips on budget travel.
Sandwiches: Lidl beats M&S - again!
by Rachel Wait | The results of the lovemoney.com sandwich taste test have proved once again that Lidl really is the king of good food...
Dining out is cheaper than a takeaway!
by John Fitzsimons | If you know what you're doing, it can work out cheaper to dine out than to have a takeaway on the sofa!
10 ways to slash your supermarket spend
by Rachel Wait | Fed up with paying through the nose just to keep your family fed? Then follow these ten easy tips...
US starts charging entry fee to British travellers
by Donna Ferguson | First, they nicked the colours of our flag. Then, they changed the spellings of perfectly good English words like `colour' and `realise'. And today, they've started charging us a fee to enter their country.
Beat rising food prices
by Serena Cowdy | Are you worried about rising food prices? Serena Cowdy shows you how to keep your grocery bill under control.

Published in August 2010

Cut the cost of eating healthily
by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to find delicious, healthy food on a tight budget.
Why food prices are set to soar
by Cliff D'Arcy | As grain prices rocket, expect to pay more for bread, biscuits, cakes and beer!
This disaster will ruin your holiday
by Donna Ferguson | Don't let this disaster ruin your holiday, as it has for many thousands of passengers this week.
10 holiday disasters to avoid
by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts reveals 10 top tips on how to avoid a disastrous holiday.
The cheapest holiday destinations
by Donna Ferguson | Find out where you can pick up a bargain holiday this summer!
Warning for travellers to Europe
by Donna Ferguson | If you're travelling to Europe this summer and you forget this essential holiday item, you'll be in big trouble!
Avoid these sneaky charges on holiday!
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait takes a closer look at the pros and cons of prepaid currency cards and examines some of the other ways to pay when you're on holiday.
Stupid things Brits do abroad!
by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts reveals that thousands of Brits risk their finances and health by making avoidable mistakes abroad.

Published in July 2010

Throw a posh dinner party on a budget
by Emma Roberts | Hosting a great dinner party doesn't have to be expensive. Emma Roberts reveals how.
Beat the food VAT hike!
by Rachel Wait | With VAT set to increase early next year, food bills will also rise. Here, we reveal how you can fight back and beat higher food costs.
Make your garden grow on a budget!
by Emma Roberts | Sprucing up your garden doesn't have to involve spending loads of cash, as Emma Roberts shares some budget gardening tips
Make your garden grow on a budget! - Video script
by Emma Roberts | Sprucing up your garden doesn't have to involve spending loads of cash, as Emma Roberts shares some budget gardening tips
Volcanic ash costs Ryanair _50m
by Donna Ferguson | Enemies of Michael O'Leary will be celebrating but there may be price hikes on the way for passengers of the budget airline.
The world's most expensive restaurants!
by Alison Hunt | If wagyu beef, abalone, foie gras and truffle shavings mean something to you, check out the eateries you should be dining in.
Don't buy your groceries from Amazon
by Jane Baker | The world's largest online retailer has recently launched a supermarket, but is it any good for your weekly food shop?
The best and worst ways to get foreign cash
by Neil Faulkner | We compare and rank the seven ways that you can get cash or spend abroad. It's the most comprehensive analysis yet!
The world's most expensive hotel rooms
by Alison Hunt | If infinity bathtubs, helicopter transfers and fabulous views are your cup of tea, check out the hotel rooms you should be staying in.
10 ways to haggle on holiday
by Cliff D'Arcy | We show you ten ways to bag bargains when you're abroad.

Published in June 2010

The best ways to pay for your holiday
by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson runs through the very best ways to pay for your holiday
The best ways to pay for your holiday
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson runs through the very best ways to pay for your holiday
The best ways to pay for your holiday
by Rachel Wait | If you're off on your summer holiday in the near future, follow these top tips to find out how to pay for it all!
UK holidays more expensive than going abroad
by Donna Ferguson | Thinking of having a cheap staycation in the UK? Find out why you should jet off to Bulgaria instead....
How to get a free flight upgrade
by Rachel Wait | Jetting off on holiday and fancy being bumped up to first class? Here's how to do it...
The great package holiday rip-off!
by Christine Whitfield | Don't be fooled into believing package holidays always offer good value for money...
How to get a flight upgrade
by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson highlights five ways to help you get upgraded to first class!
How to get a flight upgrade
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson highlights five ways to help you get upgraded to first class!
Put these bargains in your suitcase
by Sue Hayward | If you're off on holiday soon, here are some of the top suitcase bargains around - don't miss out!
Avoid these holiday nightmares
by Serena Cowdy | Are you travelling away from home this summer? Make sure you avoid these holiday insurance horrors!
The most expensive holiday destinations
by Donna Ferguson | Which are the most expensive countries to visit - and which are the cheapest?

Published in May 2010

The seven worst wedding rip-offs!
by Rachel Wait | If you're getting married this year, watch out for these top rip-offs!
The seven top websites for holiday bargains!
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson gives you the lowdown on the best websites to use when booking your holiday!
Don't let volcanic ash disrupt your travel plans
by Neil Faulkner | We look at ways to reduce the risks and costs to travellers of future volcanic-ash or similar events.
27 garden party bargains!
by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to have a glorious garden party on a shoestring budget.
Five ways to cut the cost of your holiday
by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson reveals five ways you can save on your holiday
Five ways to cut the cost of your holiday - Video script
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson reveals five ways you can save on your holiday...
Get the cheapest food bill guaranteed!
by Jane Baker | Find out the easy way to make sure you pay a rock bottom price for your groceries.
Six ways to slash your airfare
by Rachel Wait | Hoping to jet off somewhere soon? Follow these top tips to keep the cost of your airfare to a minimum...

Published in April 2010

Five ways to get hitched on a budget
by Rachel Robson | Getting married soon? Follow our top tips to keep costs to a minimum!
Five ways to get hitched on a budget
by Rachel Wait | Getting married soon? Follow our top tips to keep costs to a minimum!
Plan a cheap wedding abroad
by Rachel Wait | If you're planning to get married overseas, make sure you check out these top tips first!
The top five airline rip-offs
by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson highlights five of the worst airline rip-offs to watch out for...
The top five airline rip-offs - Video script
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson highlights five of the worst airline rip-offs to watch out for...
Your travel rights when a natural disaster strikes
by John Fitzsimons | The Icelandic volcano is wreaking havoc for many travellers. John Fitzsimons looks at where you stand if it's plagued your journey.
The big food brand taste test!
by Rachel Robson | We compare some of the big food brands with supermarket own brands to see which tastes best!
The big food brand taste test! - video script
by Rachel Wait | We compare some of the big food brands with supermarket own brands to see which tastes best!
The easiest way to slash your food bill!
by Rachel Wait | We investigate how much you could save by dropping from a premium food brand to a supermarket own brand, with our very own blind taste test!
Five ways to pay less for fruit and veg!
by Rachel Wait | Sick of paying through the nose for fresh fruit and vegetables? Follow our top tips to help slash those food bills...
Ten ways to slash your supermarket spend
by Rachel Wait | Fed up with paying through the nose just to keep your family fed? Then follow these ten easy tips...
Top DIY & gardening bargains
by Malcolm Wheatley | Planning to spend the Easter holidays in the garden or doing a spot of DIY? Read this round-up of the top DIY and gardening bargains out there!

Published in March 2010

The massive Easter Egg rip-off!
by Rachel Wait | If you've still got Easter eggs to buy, make sure you don't get caught out by this sneaky swindle...
Your rights during plane and train strikes!
by Cliff D'Arcy | With BA cabin crew striking from 27 to 30 March and four days of rail stoppages after Easter, what can you do if your journey is disrupted?
The lovemoney.com annual Easter Egg taste test!
by Donna Werbner | Donna Werbner compares three cheap Easter eggs with three expensive ones to find out which one tastes the best!
The 2010 lovemoney.com Easter Egg taste test!
by Donna Ferguson | Donna Werbner compares three cheap Easter eggs with three expensive ones to find out which one tastes the best!
The tastiest Easter egg costs £1.69!
by Rachel Wait | It's time for our annual Easter Egg blind taste test! We compare three cheap eggs with three seriously pricey ones to find out which egg tastes best...
Avoid these travel rip-offs!
by Serena Cowdy | Are you braving air travel any time soon? Here are eight ways to avoid getting ripped off!
Edible Mother's Day gifts for £5
by Amy Davies | Find out how to bake tasty treats for your mum for just a fiver...
How to save and make money in the garden
by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy highlights top gardening freebies and green-fingered money making schemes.

Published in February 2010

Slash your supermarket spend
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson rounds up five ways to cut your food bills.
Slash your supermarket spend
by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson rounds up five ways to cut your food bills.
Treat yourself and save thousands
by John Fitzsimons | If you fancy laser eye surgery, a facelift, a tummy tuck or just some basic dental work, you can save an absolute fortune by going abroad. But is there a catch?

Published in January 2010

15 top holiday deals
by Rachel Wait | If you're hoping to escape the winter blues, but don't want to break the bank, take a look at these bargain holiday deals...
How to pay for your summer holiday
by John Fitzsimons | Forget the snow - it's time to think about getting a bit of sun this year. And how to pay for it...
Frugal Food
by Serena Cowdy | This week we bring you new 2 for 1 and 50% off deals from Burger King, ASK, Caffé Uno, Pizza Hut, Strada, Ha Ha, iL BERTORELLI, Café Rouge and Pizza Express! There's also the chance to get £10 off your Waitrose shopping several times over and an enormous chocolate sale!
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