Your must read travel round up 🩴
Hello!
I write to you from the warmest room in my house with 3 layers on because yes, the chill is fully upon us here in the UK today!! And whilst that may have some of you dreaming of a sunny escape, it’s actually just got me incredibly excited for a very cold trip I’ve got coming up next week.
I can’t say anything more right now but let’s just say that I’ve been MULLing this travel challenge over for a little while…
This picture is DEFINITELY not a spoiler 👀😆
I actually LOVE dropping spoilers on things like the newsletter and podcast because I think that if you are willing to sign up to these things, then I think it’s only right that you get to know what I’m up to before everyone else!!!
It also means that I will be away for most of the Black Friday madness which appears to be engulfing us already…
I’m not a hater, just a realist and ultimately I think it’s a great time of year to bag a bargain - if you were planning to buy it already.
And we’ve done loads of work this week to make sure all the deals are in one easy place for you to check. So, this is what to expect in this week’s newsletter:
My big Black Friday travel offers list 💰
My big Amazon Black Friday deals list 🛍️
How to visit Venice for cheap 🗓️
Ways to stay safe in your hotel room 🔒
Deal of the week: Get £15 cashback with this quick tip 💸
Black Friday has arrived ⏰
Love it or loathe it, Black Friday is firmly in the shopping calendar, and if you’re eyeing up a trip or purchase anyway, it can be a great time to bag some savings. Black Friday itself is 28 November, but we’re seeing plenty of offers live already… 👀
My big Black Friday travel deals list
Want to know what travel offers are out there? SAME. That’s why we’ve popped them all in one place for you to quickly browse and find what works best for you.
My big Black Friday Amazon deals list
Yep, we’ve done the same for the Amazon sale so if you’re in the market for luggage, packing cubes, travel gadgets and the like, here’s all the deals in one place for you.
Viral Vacay📲
Where we track down travel videos that have gone viral, find out how much it actually costs and if needs be, suggest a cheaper alternative 🕵️♀️
What is it? Paolyn houseboats is a unique floating hotel in Coron, the Philippines.
How viral? The TikTok of this island escape has more than 2.2M views.
How much? The Sunset Houseboat is their newest houseboat and it’s entirely floating. The 6 private suites have kingsize beds and uninterrupted ocean views. Prices start at £431 per night.
Seen a viral video you want me to do this for? Reply with it to this email! 📧
Smart travel wins 🧠
Always had Venice on your bucket list but don’t fancy spending a fortune? Well, our Editor Katie has something you may want to read… Plus, let’s talk hotel safety for solo travellers.
The ultimate hack for a cheap Venice trip
Katie has done the hard work for us and tested out how to make your trip to Venice much cheaper. But is it worth the saving?
11 ways to stay safe in your hotel room as a solo traveller
Whilst we’d love to not have to think about this, just being aware of these top tips can help make you feel more safe on your next trip.
My deal of the week
This week on Instagram, I was shouting about an exclusive offer that TopCashback have created for just us - how lush.
NOW - I was paid to share this on Instagram (thank you TopCashback for the support!) but I wasn’t paid to share it here. However, it’s a real way for you to save money with a brand I genuinely use, so I hope you don’t mind me plonking it here too.
Shopping with a cashback site like TopCashback is a great way to earn a bit of money on your everyday purchases - and if you stack your savings and shop during a sale like Black Friday, you can save even more!
AND right now, you can get a free £15 sign up bonus, when you sign up to TopCashback with my unique link (terms apply).
What the team’s been loving this week!
When we’ve not been working really hard - ahem - here’s some of the things that we’ve been enjoying over on socials.
Joe: I’m impressed by this tried and tested method to deal with pesky seagulls 🐦
James: Why does Chelsea keep sending this to me? 😮💨
Katie: I need to get my hands on this advent calendar 🍫
Chelsea: I got really excited about this Vietnamese sleeper train until I researched the price 😭
Anna: Being in my 20s means everyone around me is either running a marathon or moving to Australia 🌏
More from Holiday Expert
There’s been loads going on across Holiday Expert this week! Here’s some of our ‘best bits’ for you to catch up on.
Passports Please! podcast
This week, James is testing me on how well I know my airport codes but there’s a twist… They’re all rude words.
Will I get compensation?
My video about my 3-hour flight delay has POPPED OFF on all the platforms this week but after I arrived just seconds after 3 hours, the big question is: Will I get my compensation?!
James’ exciting new job
You remember when we said that James was leaving his radio job to work full-time at Holiday Expert? Well, let’s just say this wasn’t quite what he was expecting when I told him he was gonna be a ‘board member’.
And that’s a wrap!
That’s all for this week – thanks if you made it this far and why not let me know you did so by answering the poll below ⬇️
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Speak to you soon!
Chelsea x
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