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This Week in Travel from Turning Left for Less

Turning Left for Less

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 31

This Week in Travel is brought to you by Turning Left for Less - Champagne Travel on a Prosecco Budget. Do you miss topical travel shows like Holiday and Wish You Were Here? Do you want to travel in business class and stay in luxury hotels but think you can't afford it? In this weekly show, I'll be discussing news, reviews and tips for travelling in style on the cheap. Plus we will have some special guests.

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This Month in Travel Season 2 Ep 4 - Finnair joins Avios today - everything you need to know

Season 2 · Episode 4

Saturday, March 9, 2024 • Duration 18:13

After Qatar joined Avios recently, Finnair is the latest airline to join Avios as from today, 9 March. I will be interviewing Chris from IAG Loyalty (Avios) about what this means for Avios collectors and in particular those that are a member of BA's Executive Club.

You can find more information in this article: https://www.turningleftforless.com/breaking-finnair-to-join-avios-free-wifi-for-finnair-plus-and-new-lounge-at-helsinki/

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This Month in Travel Ep 3 - Black Friday 2023 What are the deals & how to know it's a good price?

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, November 24, 2023 • Duration 18:31

Wondering which are the best deals for business class flights, hotels and travel accessories? I run through the main deals and also talk about target prices and which are the best deals for Black Friday 2023.

You can find all the deals I talked about and many, many more on our special Black Friday page.

https://www.turningleftforless.com/black-friday-23/

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This Week In Travel Episode 21 - Choosing the best hand baggage and checked luggage – Samsonite, Tumi, Away and Level 8

Season 1 · Episode 21

Friday, June 2, 2023 • Duration 21:33

Want to choose a new suitcase or hand luggage wheelie bag but not sure where to start? I talk about what luggage I use as a frequent traveller that looks good, is practical and last well. As well as others that I have tested over the years. And of course, how to get the bag you want cheaper!

Links:

This is the previous version of the Samsonite suitcase that I had until recently and it's a bit cheaper. It's pretty much exactly the same as the newer version except the mouldings.

https://amzn.to/3INMkEo

Current C Lite:

https://www.samsonite.co.uk/c-lite-spinner-81cm--black/122862-1041.html

Comparison of hand luggage including Away and Tumi:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/luggagereviewtumiawaysamsonite/

Level 8 reviews:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/luggage-review-level-8-carry-on-and-medium-suitcase-black-friday-sale-and-chance-to-win-luggage/

Level 8 Road runner hand luggage:

https://amzn.to/3MKtVcT

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This Week In Travel Episode 20 - The best apps and websites to improve your travel experience

Season 1 · Episode 20

Friday, May 26, 2023 • Duration 20:46

Want to know how you can travel with ease, get great deals, and find all the inside information about your flight before even the airline tells you? Or perhaps you struggle to find reward flights on Miles or Avios. This week I'll take a look at the apps I use when travelling and how to get the best out of them.

BA Concorde Room T3? https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-to-open-concorde-room-at-t3-uk-us-business-class-from-1066-and-emirates-free-wifi-for-all/

Finnair Super Light fares and baggage changes for business class:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-finnair-negative-changes-to-baggage-allowances-redemptions-and-seat-selection-on-most-fares/

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-clarification-on-ba-and-oneworld-status-holders-on-finnair-new-policies-and-business-class-to-us-and-beyond-from-1202/

Trip it: https://www.tripit.com/web

Expert Flyer: https://www.expertflyer.com/

Get Transfer: https://gettransfer.com/en

Get your guide: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/getyourguide-tours-tickets/id705079381

Reward flight finder:

This Week in Travel Episode 19 - The rules of mistake fares and how to buy hotel status

Season 1 · Episode 19

Friday, May 19, 2023 • Duration 23:04

Heard about mistake fares but don't really know the full details or too scared to buy one? This episode looks at how to find them and the risks of buying. I also look at the main ways to buy hotel status from credit cards to clubs. Founders Card Hilton Honors Gold Benefits Marriott Gold Benefits Melia Gold benefits Radisson Rewards Accor Voyageur

We've also covered a lot about credit cards in the last episode where you can start collecting Avios, miles and points. You can watch it here

or listen to the podcast here.

This Week In Travel Episode 18 - How to find the cheapest hotel prices

Season 1 · Episode 18

Friday, May 12, 2023 • Duration 23:36

Have you ever wondered what the best way to find the cheapest price for your chosen hotel was? Or how to find the cheapest 4 or 5* hotel in a particular area? This week I will be lookin g at how to search for hotels, how to get the best prices, how to get added perks like hotel credit and upgrades and how to lower the price with cashback sites. I'll be talking you through how to use all the best tools and what offers you can stack to reduce your overall cost of the hotel.

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Marriott Escapes – save up to 20% on weekend stays

https://www.marriott.com/offers/last-minute-hotel-deals.mi

Book with GTC for more perks such as upgrades and free breakfast:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/booking-enquiry/

Previous episode where I discussed using a luxury agent such as GTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2d1zRT-cJQ&list=PLAJhZqbxo2iXn6aIrRztc2lMiZ9bzL_0K&index=3

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This Week in Travel episode 17: How to spend money in foreign currencies cheaper

Season 1 · Episode 17

Friday, May 5, 2023 • Duration 17:36

Did you know that when you spend money abroad or buy a hotel or flight in a foreign currency, most credit cards charge a fee of around 3% or more? Luckily, there are many ways to spend money on a card abroad to get avoid these fees or reduce them to a very low levels. This week I will be looking at all the main options from card aggregators to pre paid cards and credit cards. Plus how you can still earn your miles and points abroad while getting the best deal on foreign currency.

Note: The Virgin Atlantic Mastercard that I discussed in a previous episode also offers fee free spending in Euros.

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BA Prepaid MasterCard:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/tlfl-special-offer-3000-avios-with-the-british-airways-prepaid-mastercard/ (Note the special offer of 3000 Avios has ended).

Curve card:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/how-to-save-money-whilst-earning-miles-points-abroad-and-even-time-travel-with-curve/

Revolut:

More info:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-heathrow-5-drop-off-fee-tenerife-vaccine-passport-for-bars-restaurants-revolut-offers-10-off-hotels-cheap-currency/

Apply here:

https://revolut.com%2Freferral%2F%3Freferral-code%3Dmicheltor!APR2-23-AR

This Week in Travel Episode 16 - How to find cheaper flights

Season 1 · Episode 16

Friday, April 28, 2023 • Duration 31:22

Are you finding the cost of business class flights very high currently and want to know how to find the best deals. This week I'll be telling you all the tricks on how to find cheaper flights including ITA Matrix, Google flights and Ex EU departures. Plus of course the latest news.

Avios price increases: https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-will-raise-price-of-avios-subscription-heathrow-blames-loss-on-price-cap-and-up-to-35-off-luxury-hotels/

ITA Matrix guide: https://www.turningleftforless.com/so-you-want-to-book-a-tp-run-ita-matrix-part-1/

BA low fare finder: https://www.turningleftforless.com/suggests/ba-low-fare-finder-phg/

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This Week in Travel Episode 15 - Guide to visiting Las Vegas

Season 1 · Episode 15

Friday, April 21, 2023 • Duration 01:50

This week I'll be coming to you live from Charleston in the US with a brief view of visiting the area, plus the latest news about the new Heathrow strikes.

The main part of the program will be about visiting Las Vegas. If you have been and didn't like it, perhaps you were doing it wrong! There is definitely a way to have a more relaxing and luxurious holiday in Las Vegas without the crowds and queues!

TLFL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turningleftforless

TLFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turningleftforless

TLFL Twitter: https://twitter.com/turningleftfor

Link for Hilton offer and Heathrow strike dates:

https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-flash-ihg-sale-until-20-4-qatar-10-discount-wine-flyer-offer-50-off-and-new-hilton-stay-bonus/

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This Week in Travel Episode 14 - Collecting Avios, miles and points with credit cards (UK)

Season 1 · Episode 14

Friday, April 14, 2023 • Duration 39:57

In this video I will look at what options are available for those that wish to use a credit card to collect Avios miles or points. What is the best card to start out with? Which one is best for a solo traveller or a couple? What perks can I get from my credit card?

You may think that some cards sound very expensive, but in fact if you use all the perks and offers, you can often make a profit.

Amex Membership Rewards travel transfer partners https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/rewards/membership-rewards/travel/all

Current Platinum sign up offer: https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-offers-ba-a380-returns-to-la-and-boston-new-60000-mr-amex-bonus-and-amex-lounge-benefit-at-wembley-arena/

Barclaycard Avios cards https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-new-upgrade-voucher-barclays-british-airways-launch-barclays-avios-rewards/

BA Amex: https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-to-earning-avios-part-1/

Using upgrade and companion Avios vouchers: https://www.turningleftforless.com/beginners-guide-spending-avios/

Virgin Atlantic mastercard https://www.turningleftforless.com/virgin-atlantic-flying-club-big-improvements-and-how-to-use-the-virgin-companion-and-upgrade-vouchers/

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