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If you don't have a back garden, why not eat in the front and invite the neighbours around for some food too!
in Sunny outside eating

When staying at a hotel, make sure you join the loyalty scheme. Even with just a few stays at the same chain, you can find yourself getting upgraded to an executive room at standard room rates
in 5 star living for 3 star prices

Take an asprin before long-haul flights. It thins the blood and so prevents deap vein thrombosis.
in Before travelling

Use http://www.skyscanner.net to make sure you're getting the best deals on flights
in Weekend breaks

Take a picnic to the park. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, especially if you include a bottle of Merlot in the hamper
in Sunny outside eating

Have a drink on one of the boats that are moore'd up at embankment. A great way to see the Thames in the summer
in Evenings in London

Get an Oyster Card - every journey is gaurenteed to be cheaper than purchasing a regular ticket with cash
in London on a shoestring

Pitch and Putt can be a cheap way to kill a couple of hours, and improve your golf skills.
in Summer hangouts

When slicing a lime">lime for Gin and Tonic, don't waste the rest of the lime">lime - slice it and pop it in the freezer. Next time you have a G&T just pop a slice of frozen lime">lime in!
in More

Use 'Bush-man' spray. It will melt your skin, but at least you won't get insect bites!
in Combatting Insects

Try to use local buses to get to your destination - it's often much cheaper than taking a taxi, or organised transfer
in On arrival

Buy a paper bag. It's cheaper than any make-up or cosmetic surgery and you save on sun tan lotion too!
in Emergency beauty

Everyone knows London is a dirty">dirty big expensive city where you are gaurenteed to burn £50 notes as soon as you leave the door. The only way to do London on a shoestring is to do it on expenses, or win a competition (£5000 holiday?! That should cover a meal and the tube fare home!).
in London on a shoestring

Drink it with vast quantities of Rum!
in Things to do with Coke!

Go away on your own. Women will take pitty on you, and instantly find you attractive. Wear Speedos around the pool and talk very loudly to strangers about your love of Taxidermy!
in Summer sex

Play "Easyjet Roulette" - Pick the cheapest possible location and book it immediately. Ljubljana can be very nice at this time of year!
in Weekend breaks

Always take the shortest check-in que possible (even if this is business or first class">class). In my experience, they never send you to the back of the line - hey it's selfish but you've got to look out for number one! If you're feeling really cheeky, ask for an upgrade while you're at it.
in At the airport

If you're on a package tour, befriend someone who has a passion for digital photography (you know the kind, memory sticks coming out of their ears!). When you get home, email them and ask them for a copy of their digital photos, thus saving the expense of buying a camera and the hassel of taking photos. Lets face it, you're on a package tour so you've all been to the same places anyway!
in Better photography

Bribe your family or friends to take you to the airport, saving on airport car parking. Failing this, if you're a frequent traveller, up-sticks and move house to somewhere near an airport - Its bound to be cheaper than NCP rates in the long run!
in Getting there

Live on beans on toast for 3 months before going away. That way, you get to save money plus even the most mediocre of holiday meals tastes fantastic!
in Saving up for hols