šŸšØ Cheap hotel special šŸšØ Valentine's stays from Ā£59!

Bargain romantic getaways, the CHEAPEST Copenhagen hotels I've seen in ages and my hack on how to get a seat when your train is cancelled šŸš†

Your must read travel round up šŸ§­

Hello from chilly London where Iā€™ve got ALL my layers on!

This weather this week isnā€™t doing us any favours when it comes to getting away on holiday, is it?! If you do run into delays or cancellations because of it, remember your airline or travel provider has certain responsibilities to help you out ā€“ even if it wasnā€™t their fault! And weā€™ve got guides on flight delays, flight cancellations and delayed trains to help you know what youā€™re owed.

As for this weekā€™s newsletter, weā€™ve got loads coming up for you including:

  • Romantic hotel stays for under Ā£60 ā¤ļø

  • How to bag new seats if your train is cancelled šŸ’ŗ

  • What is an eSIM and which do I recommend? šŸŒ

  • My deal of the week (yep itā€™s more cheap hotels!) šŸ‘›

Right ā€“ letā€™s get into it!

Valentineā€™s hotel stays ā¤ļø

Weā€™ve combed through the best Valentineā€™s Day deals so you donā€™t have to. Check out our top romantic hotels for a Valentineā€™s getaway ā€“ prices start at just Ā£59 a night! Iā€™ve stayed in most of them including a luxury 5 star hotel in Budapest that is seriously bougie and is the best value standard room Iā€™ve ever stayed inā€¦

And if youā€™re looking for an affordable posh hotel stay later in the year, donā€™t forget weā€™ve got a guide to finding the cheapest night to make your money go further.

Romantic hotels from Ā£59 per night

Beautiful hotels donā€™t need to cost a fortune if you know where to look ā€“ and hereā€™s some of my favourites.

Budapestā€™s best value 5 star hotel

Honestly, Iā€™m trying to work out how I can go back hereā€¦ This luxe hotel is set in an old telephone exchange!

Viral VacayšŸ“²

Where we track down the accommodation thatā€™s gone viral, find out how much it actually costs and if needs be, suggest a cheaper alternative šŸ•µļøā€ā™€ļø

What is it? A super-luxe retreat in North Devon with your own private spa!

How viral? Just a casual 1.6M views on TikTok

How much? Check in for a minimum of two nights for Ā£758 per night at Ravendere Retreats - though itā€™s booked up until October!!!

Cheaper alternative? The Scarlet Hotel is a gorgeous eco-friendly spot perched on the Cornish cliffs and has rooms from Ā£240 per night.

Cheaper still? You can nab a stay from Ā£92 per night at The Cliff Hotel and Spa in Cardigan, Wales, which has dreamy views of the bay.

Seen a viral video you want me to do this for? Reply with it to this email! šŸ“§

Smooth travelsšŸ§˜

Also this week, weā€™re helping your travels go more smoothly with our seat reservation hack and a new guide to staying connected abroad for less.

James and I tested out a new hack recently when our train got cancelled, to get new seats on the next service. This is a super easy one, and great for peace of mind when youā€™re feeling a bit frazzled. And if youā€™re going away and donā€™t want to pay extra for data or roaming, then check out our guide to eSIMs ā€“ theyā€™re a great way to stay connected abroad without spending a fortune.

Seat reservation hack

Find out how to guarantee a seat on the next service if your train is cancelled with my hack.

Could an eSIM save you money?

A few of you have asked me about this so hereā€™s what an eSIM is and who Iā€™d recommend.

My deal of the week

Iā€™m back to my old tricks trying to plan some budget challenges to prove that you donā€™t have to spend a fortune to get away and in doing so, spotted what has to be some of the cheapest prices Iā€™ve ever seen for a place thatā€™s not normally synonymous with valueā€¦

Copenhagen!

Why does this photo make me wanna get extensions tho

So if youā€™ve ever fancied a trip, the next couple of months could be a great time though remember to wrap up warm!!

Okay, now this is a quirky stay! I have been OBSESSED with staying in a CityHub for ages (theyā€™re in Rotterdam and Amsterdam too) and for around Ā£40 a night, I think itā€™s the perfect time to give it a goā€¦ Oh and yes, that price is for 2 people though I sure do hope you really like each other with the space you get šŸ˜† 

Mid-range - Coco Hotel

I had seen this place had some great prices, but I wasnā€™t expecting to find a room across VALENTINEā€™S WEEKEND for just Ā£112 a night! Alright hun. This 4 star hotel was included in Conde Nast Travellerā€™s Readerā€™s Choice Awards, and I can see why. Really chic rooms with a pop of colour, and in Vesterbro which is one of my favourite areas too.

This hotel is stunning and I was lucky enough to stay a night midweek in that weird period in 2020 when we were allowed to travel, and so I bagged it for around Ā£120 a night! Since then, the price has gone up quite a lot (šŸ˜­) but Iā€™ve just spotted that you can have a weekend stay at the end of Feb for just Ā£175 a night! Honestly, this is a cracker and itā€™s also next to the train station so super easy to get to from the airport.

Look mum, Iā€™m on the telly!

I was right in your living rooms this week, with my first ever LIVE phone in on This Morning.

The behind the scenes of this was that I was at the side of set with my laptop, desperately trying to find some great deals for the requests that had just come in! It was a HIGH PRESSURE DEAL FINDING SITUATION - and I loved it!

You can watch the whole thing back on ITVX - Iā€™m 1 hour and 38 minutes in.

What the teamā€™s been loving this week!

Weā€™ve managed to occasionally venture out from under our slankets this week to pop onto socials! Hereā€™s what weā€™ve been enjoying.

Joe: This dog sleighs. I hope I can have as much fun on my winter hols.

Chelsea: Iā€™ve watched this video of a sea jump mishap about 47 times. Honestly, try to not laugh at it šŸ˜†

James: This classic rail-based remix came up in my feed again this week ā€“ music and trains my two biggest loves, what more could I ask for!

Katie: I came across this ahem unique opportunity to join the mile high club. I have many, many, questions... 

And thatā€™s a wrap!

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Speak to you soon!

Chelsea x

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