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$2 pound sails into the sunset
August 15: The US is still an ultra-cheap destination, but UK holidaymakers should not expect the pound to go any higher against the dollar this year, says Larry Elliott.

How does your bank's cash machine shape up?
July 14: There are big disparities in charges imposed by the major banks for using ATMs abroad.

Big players offer the best pound-stretchers
July 14: Where you buy your foreign currency will have a significant bearing on how much you get.

EU air passenger compensation laws

Q&A: Air passenger compensation laws
A guide to the new rules.
Your rights explained

Airlines cleared for rip-off
July 29: Too many passengers are being denied compensation. Miles Brignall reports.

Airline complaints soar
July 21: The number of complaints from air travellers rocketed last year, an official passenger watchdog body reported today.

Holidays

Consumer test: Channel ferries
March 17: A price war is looming, so Sean Coughlan looks at how to get deals that will float your boat.

Avoid paying a fortune to get money transfers in the sun
Jan 7: The cost of living abroad may often be cheaper, but the cost of transferring funds to an overseas bank account is not, says Liz Phillips.

Currency

More charges than the Light Brigade
July 14: Pre-paid travel money cards are aimed at holidaymakers who used to carry travellers' cheques.

Every little helps: now you can get euros at Tesco
July 14: You don't need to wait until you reach your destination to withdraw euros from cash machines.

Can you really get $2 for £1?
April 17: Log on to XE.com and the exchange rate for the pound is hovering at $2.00US, but can you get anywhere near that rate as a tourist? And what do you get for £100.

Money checks for travellers
June 11: You can buy foreign currency from various places these days, but which give you the best value for money? Paul Willis hunts down the fee-free ways to fill your wallet.

Other news

Travel pre-pay card doesn't cost the earth
June 23: Feel (almost) free to save money by topping up with cash before you go. Miles Brignall reports.

Just say no to this legal currency conversion racket
July 14: If you're abroad and a bill is presented in sterling rather than the local currency, don't pay it.




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