Thursday, May 24, 2007

London Budget Travel Tips

The first thing that strikes us when we think about a vacation in London is the powerful British pound sterling that might ovewhelm the Dollar. Yes? But did you know that we have a bevy of money saving options at hand. Ask moneysaving expert or just keep reading this post. A UK budget vacation is easy on your pocket. Check out how!

Cheap Hotels in London

For get about an over-the-top service. If we're doing it on a budget, we must stick to self-catering apartments and bed-and-breakfasts. You'll be thrilled to know that England, Scotland and Wales have plenty of such cheap accommodation facilities. So, one can make a 4-night stay for around $194. Isn't that cheap!!

Besides, students, singles and family travelers can directly contact the Youth Hostels Association, that runs an incredible network of over 200 youth hostels in England and Wales. The rates are mindblowing: London at just $40 per adult and the rest of Englad at around $30. Wales and Scotland come even cheap- $25 approximately!

You can do these without Breaking the Bank

Yes, you can take a ride back in time, and feast on a glimpse of the past! There are over 275 National Museums and galleries in Britain that offers you FREE entry! London alone has 238. Or, grab a GreatBritish Heritage Pass, which gives you access to over 500 castles, historic sites, historic homes, gardens and more. Get a pass for 4 days at just $52, 7 days for $96, 15 days for $96, and 30 days for $130!!

More money saving ideas to come...

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