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Wednesday 8 May 2013,By Annie Shaw

Catastrophic conversion: watch out for inflated exchange rates

Hiring a car abroad? Well, best check your credit card statement for punitive exchange rates, says Saga Magazine's money expert Annie Shaw. Read On
Friday 3 May 2013,By Annie Shaw

Six ways to get the best deal on your holiday

Saga Magazine's Annie Shaw has some great ideas for taking away the financial stresses before you go on holiday. Read On
Thursday 28 March 2013

Some things in life are free!

A holiday on the continent is a convenient way to discover exciting new places, and the sights, sounds and flavours of Europe are just a short trip away. Read On
Friday 15 March 2013,By Michael Manton

Singin' in the Rain

This new production of Hollywood's greatest musical is the perfect antidote to the interminably bad weather, a fantastically riotous evening of song, dance and laughter. Just make sure you bring your raincoat if you sit in the front row. Read On
Friday 1 March 2013,By Alison Kirkman

Britain's best spring walks

Early spring signs are appearing a little late this year after one of the coldest Decembers on record. However, sightings of snowdrops, frogspawn, rooks nesting, butterflies, hazel flowers and celandines have now all been recorded. And what better reason to go for a walk in the woods than to see them, writes Alison Kirkman of the Woodland Trust. Read On
Tuesday 26 February 2013,By Annie Shaw

Insurance: make sure you get the right cover when you go abroad

Thousands of older travellers are venturing abroad without adequate insurance, writes Annie Shaw. Read On
Monday 14 January 2013

The Shard: fascinating facts

Towering ambitions to visit the top of The Shard can be fulfilled when it opens in February. We rise to the occasion with a lowdown on London’s tallest building Read On
Friday 14 December 2012,By Saga reporter

Away for Christmas? Think like a burglar

If you’re planning on going away over the festive season, it’s a good time to review your home security by getting inside the mind of a burglar. Take a careful look at your home and spot the weak points. Read On
Friday 14 December 2012,By Nicola Iseard

48 hours in Antwerp

When it comes to short hops on the Eurostar to Belgium, the cities of Brussels and Bruges tend to steal the limelight. But what about Antwerp? Nicola Iseard explores an enigmatic city which is often overlooked. Read On
Friday 14 December 2012

Inner calm, outer beauty

The word ‘Spa’ comes from the Latin ‘Salus per Aqua’ which means ‘health through water’. But while water - or steam - provides the basis for most traditional spa treatments, health spas today offer everything from pedicures and aerobics classes to detox breaks and dietary advice. Read On