| In this issue |
| Editors Choice • Handpicked Just For You • British passport costs set to rise • Primera Air sale • 15% off annual membership to English Heritage • 30% off Virgin Trains East Coast • Malaysia Airlines sale • Beginners guide to Airbnb, plus £25 off first booking |
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| Santorini, Greek Islands -- A dreamy honeymoon suite w/plunge pool, breakfast, dinner, pendant and perks - save 38% |
The beautiful village of Oia in Santorini is famous for its sunsets. Said to be the most picturesque spot on the island, each day people from around the area flock to the bars, restaurants and lookout spots to catch a glimpse of the sun slowly sinking into the Aegean behind the whitewashed streets and iconic blue-domed churches. Located in the north of the village, Canaves Oia Epitome benefits from a fantastic location for uninterrupted sunsets views.
It's no surprise this striking new island stay has already raked in some accolades, from a 2017 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award to a 2016 Travel+Leisure World's Best Award. The accommodation here is perfect for a romantic few days on one of Greece’s most beautiful islands. No attention has been spared on creating chic sanctuaries of calm, with whitewashed walls, stone arches and attractive cactus gardens. Dine on delicious Greek food on your terrace or visit the hotel’s lovely restaurant and lounge to feast on Mediterranean classics with a modern twist.
The Bay of Ammoudi and its tiny fishing village set a short walk from the hotel. Take the twisting walk down to the shore for an atmospheric evening meal; try the freshest fish and octopus – a Santorini speciality – lit by the light of the stars and the lights up and down the cliff. The tiny island can be easily explored in a few days, from the beaches of the east coast to the charming villages along the caldera edge. |
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| £1049pp -- 14-night Med cruise inc champagne & extras |
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Idyllic Lanzarote holiday with a luxurious villa, Villas Coral Deluxe, Canary Islands - save 23% - from £499pp for 5 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Ostraco Suites, Mykonos, Greek Islands - save 71% - from £158 per night |
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Boutique Puglia holiday in a historic castle hotel, Vinilia Wine Resort Apulia Jan, Italy - save 30% - from £969pp for 7 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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Classic Venice break with a romantic gondola ride, Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Italy - save 31% - from £299pp for 3 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| £989pp -- 14-nt Caribbean cruise with meals, fr Southampton |
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£2199pp -- Bhutan: 9-night holiday w/flights, meals & tours| Flights included · via Travelzoo |
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Peaceful Costa Blanca holiday at a stylish hotel, Hotel Cap Negret, Spain - save 33% - from £299pp for 5 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| £1289pp -- 12-night Canary Islands cruise fr Southampton |
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5* idyllic Ischia holiday at a hilltop retreat, San Montano Resort & Spa, Italy - save 35% - from £799pp for 5 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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Scenic Portugal beach holiday, Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club, Portugal - save 49% - from £189pp for 3 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Gennadi Grand Resort, Rhodes, Greek Islands - save 57% - from £63 per night |
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Ultra all-inclusive Red Sea holiday, Serenity Beach Resort, Makadi Bay - save 33% - from £499pp for 7 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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Ultra-relaxing Croatia holiday on the island of Korčula, Hotel Korkyra, Dalmatian Coast - save 43% - from £419pp for 4 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Elounda Mare Hotel, Crete, Greek Islands - save 41% - from £163 per night |
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Idyllic Thailand beach-hopping holiday, Krabi & Khao Lak - save 34% - from £1,119pp for 9 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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All-inclusive Mauritius holiday at an idyllic beach resort, Le Méridien Ile Maurice, Indian Ocean - save 30% - from £1,399pp for 8 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Kappa Resort, Halkidiki, Greece - save 40% - from £170 per villa per night |
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Glamorous Nice break with spring & summer dates, Hotel Ellington, France - save 24% - from £199pp for 3 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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All-inclusive spa escape to the island of Tobago, Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort, Caribbean - save 35% - from £999pp for 7 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Boutique Hotel Camvillia Resort, Messinian Gulf, Greece - save 56% - from £111 per night |
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Tranquil Sardinia holiday at a spa resort, Colonna Resort, Italy - save 35% - from £799pp for 7 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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Luxe Croatia holiday, Hotel Olympia Sky, Vodice - save 36% - from £385pp for 4 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Aeolos Beach Hotel, Lámpi, Greece - save 27% - from £80 per night |
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Luxury Hong Kong & Bali city-to-sands escape, Hong Kong, Ubud & Sanur - save 40% - from £1,199pp for 10 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Stylish Paris break with Eurostar & optional Seine dinner cruise, Hotel Maxim Opéra, France - save 47% - from £199pp for 2 nights |
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| The Time New York, Midtown, New York - save 26% - from £105 per night |
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Heavenly all-inclusive Dominican Republic beach holiday, Sunscape Bavaro Beach Punta Cana, Caribbean - save 40% - from £799pp for 7 nights| Flights included · via Secret Escapes |
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| Holiday Island Resort, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives - save 57% - from £61 per bungalow per night |
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| Vienna House Dream Castle Paris, Near Disneyland® Paris, France - save 30% - from £80 per night |
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This week's top travel hacks |
| British passport costs set to rise - If you want to beat the imminent increase in the cost of a new passport, it's time to act. Both adult and child passports are increasing, with kids bearing the biggest hike at 27%. You can renew at any time, although a maximum of 9 months will be added to a new passport. If your passport expires this year, act quick! Full details can be found here |
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| Primera Air sale - Primera have 50,000 low fares to North America and Europe. A hand luggage only return ticket to New York can be picked up from £253. Toronto comes in at £307 return. Adding luggage and a meal will cost you an additional £50 per leg, so £100 in total for a return flight. Check availability here |
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| 15% off annual membership to English Heritage - Home to some of our nation’s most iconic buildings and monuments, English Heritage membership provides entry to over 400 historic properties across the country and includes complimentary entry for up to 6 accompanying children for every adult. A years worth of fun days out taken care of - why not save 15%? Get membership by 31 January 2018. Use Code EH2018 here |
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| 30% off Virgin Trains East Coast - It's a bit fiddly, but you can currently get 30% off Virgin Trains East Coast. You'll need to download the Virgin Red app and then register with an email address that you have previously used with any Virgin product. That could be train tickets, airline tickets, Virgin mobile, Virgin Media etc, so the odds could be quite high that you'll have one. Once you've confirmed the email address you should see a 30% discount voucher appear. It'll be valid until 30th April 2018 for one booking. |
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| Malaysia Airlines sale - Save up to 35% off fares with the Malaysia Airlines January sale. Book by 31 January for travel until 30 November 2018. Check availability here |
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| Beginners guide to Airbnb, plus £25 off first booking - Airbnb is an excellent way to book accommodation when you've bagged a low cost flight. It's generally cheaper than a hotel and you really do get that "live like a local" experience. I've stayed via Airbnb all over the world, from here in the UK to California to Thailand and to Europe and can't recommend them enough. Read our beginners guide to Airbnb here. Plus, get £25 towards your first booking by using this link |
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| Important note: I've tested these hacks, but can't be sure they'll work every time. Send your own hot hacks to tips@frugaltraveller.co.uk |
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