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UK activities

Family Friendly New Year’s Celebrations

New Year’s Eve is traditionally quite a boozy holiday with lavish parties as everyone wants to raise their glass to the new year – and why not, we say...

Insight

How to protect your money from scammers and stay safe online

Living in a digital age, we are more susceptible to online scams; from cyber criminals looking to capital on the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. To help you spot the signs, prevent you from being duped, and safeguard your money, we've rounded up some top tips.

Travel Advice

Top three January holidays for 2023

Are the 4 pm sunsets getting you down? Can’t layer up enough to keep the chill out? While we’re all gearing up for Christmas, it’s worth thinking ahead to how you’ll fend off the January blues. Here’s our top three destinations for a January holiday, below.

Money Tips

Staying safe online this Black Friday weekend

Black Friday is traditionally a sale which kicks off the day after Thanksgiving in America, and it was introduced to the UK in 2010. Since then it has become a large part of the holiday season, often kicking off people’s holiday gift shopping.

Travel Money Tips

Budget friendly ski holidays for under £500

A ski holiday at a popular resort with all the bells and whistles can rack up the pounds fairly quickly. But you can still have an enjoyable holiday even if you’re trying to be mindful of your spend. We’ve found some of the best budget friendly ski holidays – all under £500.

Travel Experiences

Spending Christmas with Santa – have a magical Christmas in Lapland

Finland may have a reputation for being cold and dark, and it may sometimes be those things – but in December, something truly magical happens. Lapland in the north of Finland transforms into a true winter wonderland, where you can sleep under the stars and meet Santa in his actual workshop.

Travel Experiences

Best European Christmas markets to visit in 2022

From the 1st of November, we’re officially in the lead up to Christmas. All the coffee shops have launched their Christmas cups, searches for Mariah Carey’s smash hit are starting to rise – and it’s high time to start planning your Christmas market visits.

Money Movers and Shakers

Top Tips For Buying Property Abroad

When you’ve settled on a location to start searching, or you’ve already found the property of your dreams, you’re probably ready to begin the particulars of buying a property overseas.

Travel Experiences

Top Ski Resorts for the 2022/23 Season

The 2022/23 winter sports season is quickly approaching, so it's about time to start thinking about where you want to go. We've picked out our favourite resorts in Europe and internationally, for the best skiing, and the best après.

Travel Money Tips

Travel Money in Finland

Discover what's Finland's official currency, and how you can save money with the Caxton pre-paid travel card on your trip.